Chris Naggar

Chris Naggar (born December 9, 1997) is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Texas and SMU before being signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

Chris Naggar
No. 8 – Cleveland Browns
Position:Placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-09) December 9, 1997
Arlington, Texas
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Arlington (TX)
College:Texas
SMU
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and education

Naggar was born on December 9, 1997, in Arlington, Texas. He attended Arlington High School before playing college football at Texas. He was named district special teams MVP as a senior in high school. Naggar redshirted his first year at Texas, and did not play in his second. As a junior in 2019, he played seven games at the punter position, making 25 punts for 983 yards with a long of 67 yards, 10 inside the 20 and three of 50+.[1] He changed to kicker in 2020, when he transferred to SMU. As a senior, he was 17-for-21 on field goals, leading his conference in accuracy.[1]

Professional career

New York Jets

After going unselected in the 2021 NFL Draft, Naggar signed a contract as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets.[2] He was waived on August 16.[3][4]

Cleveland Browns

Naggar was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad on September 2, to compete with Chase McLaughlin.[5] He was promoted to the active roster prior to their week one game against the Kansas City Chiefs, following an injury to McLaughlin.[6] He did not appear on any snaps during the game and was reverted back to the practice squad shortly afterwards.

References
  1. "Chris Naggar - Football". SMU Athletics.
  2. "4 things to know about Jets' UDFA K Chris Naggar". May 8, 2021.
  3. Goodman, Max. "Robert Saleh Explains Decision to Waive Jets' Kicker Chris Naggar". Sports Illustrated New York Jets News, Analysis and More.
  4. "Jets Waive K Chris Naggar". www.newyorkjets.com.
  5. Groote, J. R. De (September 2, 2021). "Browns Sign Former Jets Kicker Chris Naggar".
  6. "Who is Sunday's Browns Kicker Chris Naggar?". September 12, 2021.
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