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Gamecocks Punter Kai Kroeger Finds Home in the NFL

Gamecocks Punter Kai Kroeger Finds Home in the NFL

Long time punter for the South Carolina Gamecocks, Kai Kroeger has found a home in the NFL with the New York Jets. In a tweet via the team's X account, the Jets announced they are signing Kroeger and releasing veteran Thomas Morstead in the process.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / Pro Football Rumors / May 13
Jets release P Thomas Morstead

Jets release P Thomas Morstead

The Jets added a low-profile punter recently, and they are removing their incumbent from the competition. The team is releasing veteran Thomas Morstead, per the New York Post’s Ryan Dunleavy.

College Football News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 26
South Carolina's Kai Kroeger Earns NFL Opportunities with Camp Invites from Eagles and Titans

South Carolina's Kai Kroeger Earns NFL Opportunities with Camp Invites from Eagles and Titans

Former South Carolina standout punter Kai Kroeger is getting his chance at the next level. After going undrafted, Kroeger has received rookie minicamp invitations from both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans, giving him two early opportunities to make an NFL roster.

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The 'NFL Draft first round quarterback selections since 2000' quiz

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NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 18
Broncos to Work Out Punter with 'Pro Bowl Upside'

Broncos to Work Out Punter with 'Pro Bowl Upside'

Because they probably should have one under contract for next season, the Denver Broncos have arranged a workout "in the coming weeks" with South Carolina punter Kai Kroeger, WPRI 12's Mike Uva reported Tuesday.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / March 1
Exclusive: Kai Kroeger Talks NFL Combine Experience and Meeting with All 32 Teams

Exclusive: Kai Kroeger Talks NFL Combine Experience and Meeting with All 32 Teams

South Carolina Gamecocks punter Kai Kroeger had a rare opportunity at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine - meeting with all 32 NFL teams. As one of only 12 Gamecock players to attend the Combine, Kroeger’s experience was unlike most, especially for a special teams player.

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