Erle Daniel Baugher, IV (born January 24, 1984) is an American former professional

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player who was a punter in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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before being signed by the

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as an

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in 2006. Baugher was also a member of the

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and

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College career

Baugher attended the

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, where he was a finalist for the

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in 2005.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Baugher was signed as an

after the

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by the

, but was released at the start of training camp.

New England Patriots/Rhein Fire

On October 10, 2006, he was signed to the Patriots'

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but was released on August 29, 2007. He played for the Rhein Fire during the 2007 season and was named to the All-League team.

Second stint with Bengals

Baugher was signed a second time by the Bengals on February 5, 2008 and released on April 5, 2008.

Denver Broncos

Baugher was then signed by the Denver Broncos as a free agent on April 5, 2008 and released June 13, 2008. On December 2, 2008, Baugher worked out for the

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but was not signed.

Las Vegas Locomotives

Baugher was selected by the

in the UFL Premiere Season Draft and signed with the team on August 31, 2009. He played for the team from 2009 to 2012.

Atlanta Falcons

Baugher was signed to the

of the

on January 1, 2010.

Oakland Raiders

Baugher was signed by the

on December 21, 2010 to their practice squad as a potential backup to

Shane Lechler Edward Shane Lechler (; born August 7, 1976) is an American former professional football player who played as a punter for 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University and was selected by ...

. He was released on December 28.

Personal life

His grandfather Erle Baugher played one season in the American Association/American Football League for the

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during 1948.

References

External links

New England Patriots bioStats Crew profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Baugher, Danny 1984 births Living people People from Newton, New Jersey Players of American football from Sussex County, New Jersey American football punters Arizona Wildcats football players Cincinnati Bengals players New England Patriots players Rhein Fire players Denver Broncos players Las Vegas Locomotives players Atlanta Falcons players Oakland Raiders players