Shane Lechler
- January 4, 2024
- Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Shane Lechler |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 7, 1976(1976-08-07) |
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | East Bernard |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Shane Lechler Biography
| Name | Shane Lechler |
| Birthday | Aug 7 |
| Birth Year | 1976 |
| Place Of Birth | East Bernard |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Parents | Javon Lechler, Dale Lechler |
| Spouse | Erin Gibson |
Shane Lechler is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 7, 1976 in East Bernard, Texas, United States. The NFL’s all-time leading the career average of punting was an All-Pro selection 9 times from 2000 until the year 2011.
He was able to throw a touchdown pass for Kevin Boss on fake field goal in 2011.
Lechler started his career off strong at Texas A&M, earning Freshman All- America honors in 1996 with a punting average of 42.7 yards. After his sophomore season, he was named to the All-Big 12 team after breaking the Aggie single season record with an average of 47.0 yards per punt. He was named to The Sporting News All-America team as a junior in 1998, and was also an Associated Press first team All-American honors as a senior in 1999, a year in which his 46.5 yards per punt is second in the record books only to his own sophomore record of 47.0. He is the NCAA record holder for career punt average with a mark of 44.7 yards per punt. He made six career punts of 69 yards or longer, and 38 “coffin-corner” kicks in his final two seasons. He was also voted to the All-Big 12 Conference first team by the league’s head coaches, The Associated Press, the Austin American Statesman, The Dallas Morning News, Football News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Houston Chronicle and the Kansas City Star.
Lechler attended Texas A&M University, and played for the Aggies football team from 1996 to 1999. A versatile and talented player, he was not only the Aggies’ punter but also kicked off, was the long field goal kicker, served as the holder for short field goals and PATs, and was the emergency quarterback. As a junior, he completed a 29-yard pass on a fake punt against Baylor and threw a touchdown pass to Dan Campbell on a fake field goal in a hard-fought 17–10 win against Texas Tech.
The Gibsons have a son called Derek. His wife, Erin Gibson, was a volleyball player at the collegiate level.
Shane Lechler Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Shane Lechler is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shane Lechler 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was an All American selection from Texas A&M before being drafted in the fifth pick of the Oakland Raiders in 2000.
He was the highest-paid player in NFL history after signing an $11 million contract in 2009.
Edward Shane Lechler (/ˈ l ɛ k l ər / ; born August 7, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a punter for 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies, and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 102 kg |
Shane Lechler height 6 ft 2 in Shane weight 102 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Shane Lechler Dating?
According to our records, Shane Lechler married to Erin Gibson. As of December 1, 2023, Shane Lechler’s is not dating anyone.
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On September 9, 2001, in the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, Lechler had four punts for 185 net yards (46.25 average). On September 23, against the Miami Dolphins, he had a season-high seven punts for a season-high 345 net yards for a 49.29 average. On October 14, against the Indianapolis Colts, he had five punts for 262 net yards for a season-high 52.4 average. Overall, he recorded 73 total punts for 3,375 net yards for a 46.23 average.
Facts & Trivia
Shane Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shane Lechler celebrates birthday on August 7 of every year.
Lechler’s third professional season saw his team have a lot of success. On September 29, against the Tennessee Titans, he had three punts for 134 net yards for a 44.67 average in his season debut. On October 6, 2002, the Buffalo Bills, he had five punts for a season-high 250 net yards for a 50.00 average. On December 22, against the Denver Broncos, he had a season-high six punts for 244 net yards for a 40.67 average. Overall, in the regular season, he totaled 53 punts for 2,251 net yards for a 42.47 average.
Is Shane Lechler a Hall of Famer?
Shane Lechler is a First-Ballot Hall of Famer.
Did Shane Lechler retire as a Raider?
After sitting out of the league for the entire 2018 season, Lechler officially announced his retirement on March 30, 2019.
How old is Shane Lechler?
45 years (August 7, 1976)
When did Shane Lechler retire?
March 30, 2019
Who is the greatest NFL punter of All time?
One more note about Lechler – he had a 33 consecutive game streak with a punt of at least 50 yards or more. Shane Lechler – the greatest NFL punter of all time, and it’s just a matter of time before he enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame.