Travis Coons
Travis Charles Coons is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League. He played college football for the Washington Huskies. He was a member of the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers.
Early life
Coons attended Alta Loma High School, where he played football for the Braves. On defense, he played safety. On offense, he played wide receiver. Also, he kicked for the team. While in high school, he played soccer in addition to football.College career
Coons played in 26 career games in two years at the University of Washington. He was named second-team All-Pac-12 as a punter and honorable mention All-Pac-12 as a kicker in his final year as he connected on 24-of-30 career field goal attempts and averaged 40.1 yards on 116 punts. At the University of Washington, he majored in American Ethnic Studies.Prior to his two years at Washington, spent two years at Mt. San Antonio College and helped the Mounties to a 10–2 overall record, the Southern California championship, and a trip to the California state title game.
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
Following the 2014 NFL draft, Coons was signed by the Tennessee Titans. On September 1, 2014, he was waived by the team before the start of the 2014 season.Cleveland Browns
On December 30, 2014, Coons signed with the Cleveland Browns. During the 2015 preseason, Coons beat out Carey Spear for the starting kicker job. On September 20, 2015, against the Tennessee Titans, Coons kicked a season and career-high four extra points. On October 4, 2015, against the San Diego Chargers, Coons kicked a season and career-high four field goals. On October 11, 2015, against the Baltimore Ravens, Coons kicked four field goals, including the game-winner to win 33–30 in overtime. In a loss to Baltimore a month and a half later, Coons set an NFL record when he recorded his 18th consecutive field goal to start his professional career. His most noticeable kick of the game, however, was one that was blocked by Brent Urban and returned for the game-winning touchdown by Will Hill. On January 3, 2015, against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17, Coons kicked four field goals, which was the Browns' only points in the 28–12 loss.Coons kicked 28 field goals on 32 attempts in the 2015 season. As of 2016, this was the fourth most in a single season in Cleveland Browns history, only behind Phil Dawson and Matt Stover.
Coons was released by the Browns on August 29, 2016, after losing the kicking competition to Patrick Murray.