Cody Mandell (born April 7, 1992) is an

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punter for the

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of the

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(CFL). Mandell played his college football at

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Early years

Mandell attended

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and was recruited to Alabama to walk-on the team as a punter. During his career with the Crimson Tide, Mandell started all four years and was a member of both the 2011 and 2012 national championship teams. During his four years at Alabama, he increased his punting average from 39.2 yards as a freshman to 47.1 yards by his senior year.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

After his senior year at Alabama, Mandell was selected to participate in the

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as one of the top punters in the 2014 draft class. Mandell went undrafted in the

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, but was signed as an

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by the

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after the draft. He was released on August 12, 2014.

Green Bay Packers

On January 26, 2015, it was announced by

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General Manager Ted Thompson that they signed Mandell and that he would wear number 9 for the Packers. He was released from the team on August 10, 2015.

References

External links

Alabama Crimson Tide bio
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