Ryan Plackemeier
Ryan Steven Plackemeier is an American former professional football punter who played in the National Football League. He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, where he won the Ray Guy Award and earned unanimous All-American honors. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft, and also played for the Washington Redskins.
Early life
Plackemeier was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He attended Fallbrook Union High School in Fallbrook, California, and was a letterman in soccer and football. In soccer, he was a four-year letterman and was twice recognized as his team's most valuable player. In football, as a senior, he was a first team All-Avocado League selection and was named the North County Times Kicker of the Year.College career
Plackemeier attended Wake Forest University, where he played for coach Jim Grobe's Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team from 2002 to 2005. He was a three-time first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection, and a unanimous first-team All-American. Following his senior season, he was presented the Ray Guy Award, given annually to the top college punter in the nation.Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
Plackemeier was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft and signed to a four-year, $1.65 million contract.He was released from the Seahawks on September 9, 2008.
Washington Redskins
After beating out fellow veteran punter Josh Miller, Plackemeier was signed by the Redskins on October 14, 2008, due to injuries and poor performance that plagued former punter Durant Brooks. He became the second consecutive former Ray Guy Award-winning ACC punter to hold the job for the Redskins.On February 12, 2009, he was waived by the Redskins.