Justin Drescher (born January 1, 1988) is a former

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who played eight seasons in the

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(NFL). He played

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2010. He was a member of the

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for seven seasons.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Drescher was signed by the

as an

following the

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on April 26, 2010. He was waived prior to the start of training camp on June 15.

New Orleans Saints

Drescher was signed by the

on November 22, 2010, after long snapper Jake Ingram was waived by the team following a botched snap. Drescher played in six games for the Saints in 2010. Drescher re-signed with the Saints on August 6, 2017. He was released by the Saints on August 30, 2017, after the team traded for Jon Dorenbos. While with the Saints, he was teammates with placekicker Garrett Hartley and holder Chase Daniel, all of whom went to Carroll Senior High School. On December 23, 2012, the trio connected on a game-winning field goal in overtime against the

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Arizona Cardinals

On October 10, 2017, Drescher signed with the

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. On December 11, 2017, Drescher was released by the Cardinals after Aaron Brewer was ready to return from injured reserve.

References

External links

New Orleans Saints bio

Colorado Buffaloes football bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Drescher, Justin 1988 births Living people Players of American football from Colorado Springs, Colorado American football long snappers Colorado Buffaloes football players Atlanta Falcons players New Orleans Saints players Arizona Cardinals players Carroll Senior High School alumni Players of American football from Southlake, Texas