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Pinion played college football at [[Clemson Tigers football|Clemson]] from 2012 to 2014 under head coach [[Dabo Swinney]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/bradley-pinion-1.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Pinion played college football at [[Clemson Tigers football|Clemson]] from 2012 to 2014 under head coach [[Dabo Swinney]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/bradley-pinion-1.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Freshman season === |
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As a freshman in |
As a freshman in 2012, Pinion only appeared in five games with teammate Spencer Benton doing a majority of the work that season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Clemson Tigers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/2012.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 8, he made his collegiate debut in the 52–27 over [[Ball State Cardinals football|Ball State]], for 117 yards (39.0 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ball State at Clemson Box Score, September 8, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-09-08-clemson.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> the 2012 season nine punts for 355 yards (39.4 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/bradley-pinion-1/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Sophomore season === |
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As a sophomore in |
As a sophomore in 2013, Pinion became the main punter for the Tigers. That season, he handled the punting duties for all but three attempts, which went to Ammon Lakip and Andy Teasdall.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Clemson Tigers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/2013.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> the season opener against the [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia Bulldogs]], Pinion had a season-high seven punts for a season-high 287 yards (41.0 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Georgia at Clemson Box Score, August 31, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-08-31-clemson.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next game against [[South Carolina State Bulldogs football|South Carolina State]], he had four punts for 195 yards for a season-high 48.8 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Carolina State at Clemson Box Score, September 7, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-09-07-clemson.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> the 2013 season 56 punts for 2,205 yards for a 39.4 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/bradley-pinion-1/gamelog/2013 |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Junior season === |
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As a junior in |
As a junior in 2014, Pinion continued his role as the main punter for the Tigers. That season, he handled all but one punt, which went to Andy Teasdall. Pinion attempted and converted three [[extra point]]s on the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Clemson Tigers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/clemson/2014.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> the season opener against the Georgia Bulldogs, Pinion had a season-high ten punts for a season-high 451 yards (45.1 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clemson at Georgia Box Score, August 30, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-08-30-georgia.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In two consecutive games in October against [[Louisville Cardinals football|Louisville]] and [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]], he recorded games with 10 punts in each contest with 419 and 418 net punting yards respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Louisville at Clemson Box Score, October 11, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-10-11-clemson.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Clemson at Boston College Box Score, October 18, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-10-18-boston-college.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 6 against [[Wake Forest Demon Deacons football|Wake Forest]], recorded three punts for 147 net yards for a season-high 49.0 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clemson at Wake Forest Box Score, November 6, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-11-06-wake-forest.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In his final collegiate game, against the [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma Sooners]] in the [[Russell Athletic Bowl]], Pinion recorded five punts for 217 yards (43.4 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Russell Athletic Bowl – Oklahoma vs Clemson Box Score, December 29, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-12-29-clemson.html |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> the punts .<ref>{{Cite |title= |url=://www..com///bradley-pinion-/ |access-date=January , 2018}}</ref> |
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Throughout his junior season, teammates referred to Pinion as "the steering column" for his remarkable control over the direction of his punts. Pinion elected to forgo his senior season and decided to enter the [[NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rodgers |first=Joe |date=January 6, 2015 |title=Clemson punter to forgo senior year, enter NFL Draft |work=Sporting News |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/nfl-draft-2015-bradley-pinion-early-entry-clemson-punter-kicker-underclassmen-combine/vptisfj8any91l3x1rzm7sbw3 |access-date=January 3, 2018}}</ref> |
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===San Francisco 49ers=== |
===San Francisco 49ers=== |
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[[File:Robbie Gould, Bradley Pinion (23871714198).jpg|thumb|Pinion and [[Robbie Gould]] with the 49ers in 2017]] |
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====2015 season==== |
====2015 season==== |
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Pinion was selected by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] in the fifth round, 165th overall, of the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Emerick |first=Tyler |date=May 2, 2015 |title=San Francisco 49ers Draft Clemson P Bradley Pinion |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/San-Francisco-49ers-Draft-Clemson-P-Bradley-Pinion/954fef68-a348-48f2-a89c-b2f459a6c20d |access-date=July 3, 2017 |website=49ers.com}}</ref> He was the only punter to be selected in the draft that year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=June 18, 2015 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Pinion was selected by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] in the fifth round, 165th overall, of the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Emerick |first=Tyler |date=May 2, 2015 |title=San Francisco 49ers Draft Clemson P Bradley Pinion |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/San-Francisco-49ers-Draft-Clemson-P-Bradley-Pinion/954fef68-a348-48f2-a89c-b2f459a6c20d |access-date=July 3, 2017 |website=49ers.com}}</ref> He was the only punter to be selected in the draft that year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=June 18, 2015 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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During the season-opening 20–3 over the [[Minnesota Vikings]], Pinion had three punts for 140 yards (46.67 average) in his NFL debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – September 14th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509140sfo.htm |access-date=September 26, 2015 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a narrow Week 9 17–16 victory over the [[Atlanta Falcons]], Pinion recorded five punts for 241 net yards for a season-high 48.20 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – November 8th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080sfo.htm |access-date=November 11, 2015 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a Week 13 26–20 overtime road victory over the [[Chicago Bears]], he |
During the season-opening 20–3 over the [[Minnesota Vikings]], Pinion had three punts for 140 yards (46.67 average) in his NFL debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – September 14th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509140sfo.htm |access-date=September 26, 2015 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a narrow Week 9 17–16 victory over the [[Atlanta Falcons]], Pinion recorded five punts for 241 net yards for a season-high 48.20 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – November 8th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080sfo.htm |access-date=November 11, 2015 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a Week 13 26–20 overtime road victory over the [[Chicago Bears]], he nine punts for a season-high 433 yards (48.11 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears – December 6th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512060chi.htm |access-date=December 18, 2015 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Pinion finished his rookie season with 91 punts for 3,969 yards for a 43.62 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=January 8, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Pinion finished his rookie season with 91 punts for 3,969 yards for a 43.62 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=January 8, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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====2016 season==== |
====2016 season==== |
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Pinion began his second NFL season with very similar statistics in the first three games. |
Pinion began his second NFL season with very similar statistics in the first three games. the season the [[Los Angeles Rams]], recorded seven punts for 319 yards (45.57 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers – September 12th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609120sfo.htm |access-date=September 17, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next game against the [[Carolina Panthers]], had seven punts for 318 yards (45.43 average) the 46–27 road loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers – September 18th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609180car.htm |access-date=September 23, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The following week against the [[Seattle Seahawks]], recorded seven punts for 319 yards in the 37–18 road loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – September 25th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609250sea.htm |access-date=October 1, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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During a Week 5 33–21 loss the [[Arizona Cardinals]], |
During a Week 5 33–21 loss the [[Arizona Cardinals]], recorded seven punts for 349 yards for a season-high 49.86 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers – October 6th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610060sfo.htm |access-date=October 8, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Week 16 the Rams, a season-high nine punts for a season-high 372 net yards (41.33 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams – December 24th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612240ram.htm |access-date=January 1, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Pinion finished his second professional season with 100 punts for 4,402 |
Pinion finished his second professional season with 100 punts for 4,402 yards for a 44.02 average in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2016 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/leaders.htm |access-date=February 6, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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====2017 season==== |
====2017 season==== |
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Pinion remained as the 49ers' punter going into his third professional season. During a Week 4 18–15 overtime road loss to the Cardinals, he recorded seven punts for 351 yards for a season-high 50.14 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals – October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010crd.htm |access-date=October 2, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a Week 8 33–10 road loss to the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], |
Pinion remained as the 49ers' punter going into his third professional season. During a Week 4 18–15 overtime road loss to the Cardinals, he recorded seven punts for 351 yards for a season-high 50.14 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals – October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010crd.htm |access-date=October 2, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a Week 8 33–10 road loss to the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], eight punts for a season-high 364 yards (44. average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290phi.htm |access-date=October 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a Week 12 24–13 loss to the Seahawks, Pinion recorded a season-high nine punts for 342 yards (38. average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers – November 26th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711260sfo.htm |access-date=November 27, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Pinion a then career-low 75 punts for 3,255 yards for a 43.4 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2017 |access-date=January 1, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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====2018 season==== |
====2018 season==== |
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During the season-opening 24–16 road loss to the Vikings, Pinion recorded four punts for 174 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings – September 9th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809090min.htm |access-date=September 17, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
During the season-opening 24–16 road loss to the Vikings, Pinion recorded four punts for 174 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings – September 9th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809090min.htm |access-date=September 17, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a Week the [[Oakland Raiders]], Pinion recorded three punts for 164 yards for a 54.7 average, including a season-long 64-yard punt.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at San Francisco 49ers – November 1st, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201811010sfo.htm |access-date=November 4, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2018 |title=Kareem Hunt, Michael Thomas among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/kareem-hunt-michael-thomas-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000985405 |access-date=August 2, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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Pinion a then career-low 68 punts for 2,973 yards for a 43.7 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=August 2, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== |
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers=== |
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[[File:Second Photos 109 (50833147951) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Pinion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in January 2021]] |
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⚫ | On March 13, 2019, Pinion signed a four-year contract with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=March 13, 2019 |title=Bucs Boot Up Free Agency with Punter Bradley Pinion |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-boot-up-free-agency-with-punter-bradley-pinion |access-date=August 2, 2019 |website=Buccaneers.com |
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Pinion was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on December 15, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vitali |first=Carmen |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Specialists Succop, Pinion & Triner Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/specialists-succop-pinion-triner-placed-on-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> and activated three days later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=December 18, 2020 |title=Bucs Specialists Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-activate-pinion-succop-triner-reserve-covid-19-list-roster-moves |access-date=December 22, 2020 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> Overall, Pinion played in all 16 games and recorded a career-low 55 punts for 2,486 yards for a 45.2 average in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He appeared in [[Super Bowl LV]] against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] and punted four times for 150 yards for a 37.5 net average in the 31–9 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 7, 2021 |title=What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LV – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 7th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202102070tam.htm |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==== 2019 season ==== |
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⚫ | On March 13, 2019, Pinion signed a four-year contract with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=March 13, 2019 |title=Bucs Boot Up Free Agency with Punter Bradley Pinion |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-boot-up-free-agency-with-punter-bradley-pinion |access-date=August 2, 2019 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> |
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Pinion made his Buccaneers debut in the season-opening 31–17 loss to his former team, the [[San Francisco 49ers]], punting twice for 42 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - September 8th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909080tam.htm |access-date=September 9, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next game against the [[Carolina Panthers]] on ''Thursday Night Football'', Pinion recorded a season-high six punts for a season-high 295 yards and a season-high 49.17 average during the 20–14 road victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers - September 12th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909120car.htm |access-date=September 14, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Three weeks later against the [[New Orleans Saints]], Pinion had six punts for 263 yards (43.83 average) in the 31–24 road loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - October 6th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910060nor.htm |access-date=October 11, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next game against the Panthers in London, he recorded similar statistics, tying his season-high of six punts for 267 yards (44.5 average) during the 37–26 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - October 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910130tam.htm |access-date=2019-10-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Pinion finished the 2019 season with a then career-low 57 punts for 2,464 yards for a 43.23 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==== 2020 season ==== |
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[[File:Second Photos 109 (50833147951) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Pinion in January 2021]]During the season-opening 34–23 road loss to the Saints, Pinion had a season-high five punts for 236 yards (47.2 average). Three weeks later against the [[Los Angeles Chargers]], he recorded three punts for 171 yards for a season-high 57.0 average in the 38–31 comeback victory. During a Week 11 27–24 loss to the Rams, Pinion tied his season-high of five punts for a season-high 245 yards (49.0 average). He was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on December 15, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vitali |first=Carmen |date=December 15, 2020 |title=Specialists Succop, Pinion & Triner Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/specialists-succop-pinion-triner-placed-on-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=December 18, 2020 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> and was activated three days later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=December 18, 2020 |title=Bucs Specialists Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-activate-pinion-succop-triner-reserve-covid-19-list-roster-moves |access-date=December 22, 2020 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref> |
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Pinion finished the 2020 season with a career-low 55 punts for 2,486 yards for a 45.2 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Buccaneers finished second in the [[NFC South]] with a 10–6 record and qualified for the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2020.htm |access-date=2021-02-08 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Pinion made his postseason debut during the Wild Card Round against the [[Washington football team|Washington Football Team]], recording three punts for 127 yards (42.33 average) in the 31–23 road victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team - January 9th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101090was.htm |access-date=2021-01-12 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Divisional Round against the Saints, he had four punts for 183 yards (45.75 average) during the 30–20 road victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - January 17th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101170nor.htm |access-date=2021-01-24 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During the NFC Championship Game against the [[Green Bay Packers]], Pinion punted twice for 80 yards in the 31–26 road victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers - January 24th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101240gnb.htm |access-date=2021-02-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In [[Super Bowl LV]] against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], he recorded four punts for 150 yards (37.5 average) during the 31–9 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 7, 2021 |title=What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LV – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 7th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202102070tam.htm |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==== 2021 season ==== |
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⚫ | During the narrow season-opening 31–29 victory over the [[Dallas Cowboys]], Pinion four 49. , three inside the 10-yard line, NFC Special Teams Player of the Week .<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=September 15, 2021 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Rams QB Matthew Stafford lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-rams-qb-matthew-stafford |access-date=July 12, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> the , Pinion for .<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com// |access-date= |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Pinion finished the 2021 season with 56 punts for 2,378 yards for a 42.46 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=January 24, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Buccaneers finished atop the [[NFC South]] with a 13–4 record and qualified for the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/tam/2021.htm |access-date=2022-01-24 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During the Wild Card Round against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], Pinion had seven punts for 341 yards in the 31–15 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 16th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201160tam.htm |access-date=2022-01-21 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Divisional Round against the Rams, he recorded four punts for 212 yards during the 30–27 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 23rd, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201230tam.htm |access-date=2022-01-24 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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On June 22, 2022, Pinion was released by the Buccaneers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=June 23, 2022 |title=Bucs Release Punter Bradley Pinion |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-release-punter-bradley-pinion-tampa-bay-roster-moves |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=Buccaneers.com |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622215225/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-release-punter-bradley-pinion-tampa-bay-roster-moves |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
On June 22, 2022, Pinion was released by the Buccaneers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=June 23, 2022 |title=Bucs Release Punter Bradley Pinion |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-release-punter-bradley-pinion-tampa-bay-roster-moves |access-date=June 24, 2022 |website=Buccaneers.com |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622215225/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-release-punter-bradley-pinion-tampa-bay-roster-moves |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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===Atlanta Falcons=== |
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On June 30, 2022, Pinion signed with the Falcons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McElhaney |first=Tori |date=June 30, 2022 |title=Falcons sign veteran punter to special teams unit |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-veteran-punter-to-special-teams-unit |access-date=July 1, 2022 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref> During a Week 3 27–23 road victory over the Seahawks, he recorded a career-long 73 yard punt.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks – September 25th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202209250sea.htm |access-date=September 30, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Pinion finished the 2022 season with 62 punts for 2,845 yards for a 42.46 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=January 1, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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On June 30, 2022, Pinion signed a one-year contract with the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McElhaney |first=Tori |date=June 30, 2022 |title=Falcons sign veteran punter to special teams unit |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-veteran-punter-to-special-teams-unit |access-date=July 1, 2022 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref> |
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During a Week 3 27–23 road victory over the Seahawks, Pinion recorded a career-long 73-yard punt.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks – September 25th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202209250sea.htm |access-date=September 30, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Two weeks later against his former team, the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], Pinion had a season-high six punts for a season-high 290 yards (48.33 average) in the 21–15 road loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - October 9th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210090tam.htm |access-date=2022-10-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He put up similar statistics during a Week 7 35–17 road loss to the [[Cincinnati Bengals]], punting six times for 282 yards (47.0 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Cincinnati Bengals - October 23rd, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210230cin.htm |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Pinion finished the 2022 season with 62 punts for 2,845 yards for a 42.46 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=January 1, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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During the season-opening 24–10 victory over the Panthers, Pinion punted seven times for 337 yards (48.14 average). Two weeks later against the [[Detroit Lions]], he recorded six punts for 295 yards (49.17 average) in the 20–6 road loss. In the next game against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], Pinion had five punts for 271 yards and a season-high 54.2 average during the 23–7 road loss. |
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During a Week 8 27–23 road loss to the [[Tennessee Titans]], Pinion recorded six punts for 305 yards (50.83 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Tennessee Titans - October 29th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310290oti.htm |access-date=2023-10-31 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a Week 13 13–8 road victory over the [[New York Jets]], he had a season-high nine punts for a season-high 433 yards (48.11 average).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at New York Jets - December 3rd, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202312030nyj.htm |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Pinion finished the 2023 season with 75 punts for 3,523 yards for a 46.97 average.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bradley Pinion 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PiniBr00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> |
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==NFL career statistics== |
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College: | Clemson (2012–2014) | ||||||||||||
NFL draft: | 2015 / round: 5 / pick: 165 | ||||||||||||
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Bradley Alexander Pinion (born June 1, 1994) is an American football punter for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Early life
Pinion attended Northwest Cabarrus High School in Concord, North Carolina.[1] He committed to Clemson University to play college football.[2]
College career
Pinion played college football at Clemson from 2012 to 2014 under head coach Dabo Swinney.[3]
Freshman season
As a freshman in 2012, Pinion only appeared in five games with teammate Spencer Benton doing a majority of the work that season.[4] On September 8, he made his collegiate debut in the 52–27 victory over Ball State, punting thrice for 117 yards (39.0 average).[5] Pinion finished the 2012 season with nine punts for 355 yards (39.4 average).[6]
Sophomore season
As a sophomore in 2013, Pinion became the main punter for the Tigers. That season, he handled the punting duties for all but three attempts, which went to Ammon Lakip and Andy Teasdall.[7] During the season opener against the Georgia Bulldogs, Pinion had a season-high seven punts for a season-high 287 yards (41.0 average).[8] In the next game against South Carolina State, he had four punts for 195 yards for a season-high 48.8 average.[9] Pinion finished the 2013 season with 56 punts for 2,205 yards for a 39.4 average.[10]
Junior season
As a junior in 2014, Pinion continued his role as the main punter for the Tigers. That season, he handled all but one punt, which went to Andy Teasdall. Pinion attempted and converted three extra points on the season.[11] During the season opener against the Georgia Bulldogs, Pinion had a season-high ten punts for a season-high 451 yards (45.1 average).[12] In two consecutive games in October against Louisville and Boston College, he recorded games with 10 punts in each contest with 419 and 418 net punting yards respectively.[13][14] On November 6 against Wake Forest, Pinion recorded three punts for 147 net yards for a season-high 49.0 average.[15] In his final collegiate game, against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Russell Athletic Bowl, Pinion recorded five punts for 217 yards (43.4 average).[16] He finished the 2014 season with 75 punts for 3,194 yards while also going three-for-three on extra points.[17]
Throughout his junior season, teammates referred to Pinion as "the steering column" for his remarkable control over the direction of his punts. Pinion elected to forgo his senior season and decided to enter the NFL draft.[18]
Collegiate statistics
Season | Team | Conf | Class | Punting | Kicking | |||||||
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Punts | Yds | Avg | XPM | XPA | XP% | Pts | ||||||
2012 | Clemson | ACC | FR | 9 | 355 | 39.4 | — | — | — | — | ||
2013 | Clemson | ACC | SO | 56 | 2,205 | 39.4 | — | — | — | — | ||
2014 | Clemson | ACC | JR | 75 | 3,194 | 42.6 | 3 | 3 | 100.0 | 3 | ||
Career | 140 | 5,754 | 41.1 | 3 | 3 | 100.0 | 3 |
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | ||||||||
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6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
229 lb (104 kg) |
32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m) |
10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m) |
5.18 s | ||||||||
All values from NFL Combine[19][20][21] |
San Francisco 49ers
2015 season
Pinion was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round, 165th overall, of the 2015 NFL draft.[22] He was the only punter to be selected in the draft that year.[23]
During the season-opening 20–3 over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football, Pinion had three punts for 140 yards (46.67 average) in his NFL debut.[24] During a narrow Week 9 17–16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, Pinion recorded five punts for 241 net yards for a season-high 48.20 average.[25] During a Week 13 26–20 overtime road victory over the Chicago Bears, he had nine punts for a season-high 433 yards (48.11 average).[26]
Pinion finished his rookie season with 91 punts for 3,969 yards for a 43.62 average.[27]
2016 season
Pinion began his second NFL season with very similar statistics in the first three games. During the season-opening 28–0 shutout victory over the Los Angeles Rams, Pinion recorded seven punts for 319 yards (45.57 average).[28] In the next game against the Carolina Panthers, he had seven punts for 318 yards (45.43 average) during the 46–27 road loss.[29] The following week against the Seattle Seahawks, Pinion recorded seven punts for 319 yards in the 37–18 road loss.[30]
During a Week 5 33–21 loss the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football, Pinion recorded seven punts for 349 yards for a season-high 49.86 average.[31] During a narrow Week 16 22–21 road victory over the Rams, he had a season-high nine punts for a season-high 372 net yards (41.33 average).[32]
Pinion finished his second professional season with a league-leading 100 punts for 4,402 yards for a 44.02 average in 2016.[33][34]
2017 season
Pinion remained as the 49ers' punter going into his third professional season. During a Week 4 18–15 overtime road loss to the Cardinals, he recorded seven punts for 351 yards for a season-high 50.14 average.[35] During a Week 8 33–10 road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Pinion had eight punts for a season-high 364 yards (44.0 average).[36] During a Week 12 24–13 loss to the Seahawks, Pinion recorded a season-high nine punts for 342 yards (38.0 average).[37]
Pinion finished the 2017 season with a then career-low 75 punts for 3,255 yards for a 43.4 average.[38]
2018 season
During the season-opening 24–16 road loss to the Vikings, Pinion recorded four punts for 174 yards (43.5 average).[39] During a Week 8 18–15 road loss to the Cardinals, he had a season-high seven punts for a season-high 285 yards (40.71 average).[40] In the next game against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday Night Football, Pinion recorded three punts for 164 yards for a season-high 54.7 average, including a season-long 64-yard punt, during the 34–3 blowout victory.[41] Pinion earned his first NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award for his performance against the Raiders.[42]
Pinion finished the 2018 season with a then career-low 68 punts for 2,973 yards for a 43.7 average.[43]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2019 season
On March 13, 2019, Pinion signed a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[44]
Pinion made his Buccaneers debut in the season-opening 31–17 loss to his former team, the San Francisco 49ers, punting twice for 42 yards.[45] In the next game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football, Pinion recorded a season-high six punts for a season-high 295 yards and a season-high 49.17 average during the 20–14 road victory.[46] Three weeks later against the New Orleans Saints, Pinion had six punts for 263 yards (43.83 average) in the 31–24 road loss.[47] In the next game against the Panthers in London, he recorded similar statistics, tying his season-high of six punts for 267 yards (44.5 average) during the 37–26 loss.[48]
Pinion finished the 2019 season with a then career-low 57 punts for 2,464 yards for a 43.23 average.[49]
2020 season
During the season-opening 34–23 road loss to the Saints, Pinion had a season-high five punts for 236 yards (47.2 average). Three weeks later against the Los Angeles Chargers, he recorded three punts for 171 yards for a season-high 57.0 average in the 38–31 comeback victory. During a Week 11 27–24 loss to the Rams, Pinion tied his season-high of five punts for a season-high 245 yards (49.0 average). He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 15, 2020,[50] and was activated three days later.[51]
Pinion finished the 2020 season with a career-low 55 punts for 2,486 yards for a 45.2 average.[52] The Buccaneers finished second in the NFC South with a 10–6 record and qualified for the playoffs.[53] Pinion made his postseason debut during the Wild Card Round against the Washington Football Team, recording three punts for 127 yards (42.33 average) in the 31–23 road victory.[54] In the Divisional Round against the Saints, he had four punts for 183 yards (45.75 average) during the 30–20 road victory.[55] During the NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers, Pinion punted twice for 80 yards in the 31–26 road victory.[56] In Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs, he recorded four punts for 150 yards (37.5 average) during the 31–9 victory.[57][58]
2021 season
During the narrow season-opening 31–29 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Pinion recorded four punts for 197 yards and a season high 49.25 average, with three of them landing inside the 10-yard line (including a season-long 65 yarder).[59] He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance.[60] During a Week 15 9–0 shutout loss to the Saints, Pinion had a season-high eight punts for 336 yards.[61]
Pinion finished the 2021 season with 56 punts for 2,378 yards for a 42.46 average.[62] The Buccaneers finished atop the NFC South with a 13–4 record and qualified for the playoffs.[63] During the Wild Card Round against the Philadelphia Eagles, Pinion had seven punts for 341 yards in the 31–15 victory.[64] In the Divisional Round against the Rams, he recorded four punts for 212 yards during the 30–27 loss.[65]
On June 22, 2022, Pinion was released by the Buccaneers.[66]
Atlanta Falcons
2022 season
On June 30, 2022, Pinion signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[67]
During a Week 3 27–23 road victory over the Seahawks, Pinion recorded a career-long 73-yard punt.[68] Two weeks later against his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pinion had a season-high six punts for a season-high 290 yards (48.33 average) in the 21–15 road loss.[69] He put up similar statistics during a Week 7 35–17 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, punting six times for 282 yards (47.0 average).[70]
Pinion finished the 2022 season with 62 punts for 2,845 yards for a 42.46 average.[71]
2023 season
On March 13, 2023, Pinion signed a three-year, $8.65 million contract extension with the Falcons.[72]
During the season-opening 24–10 victory over the Panthers, Pinion punted seven times for 337 yards (48.14 average). Two weeks later against the Detroit Lions, he recorded six punts for 295 yards (49.17 average) in the 20–6 road loss. In the next game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pinion had five punts for 271 yards and a season-high 54.2 average during the 23–7 road loss.
During a Week 8 27–23 road loss to the Tennessee Titans, Pinion recorded six punts for 305 yards (50.83 average).[73] During a Week 13 13–8 road victory over the New York Jets, he had a season-high nine punts for a season-high 433 yards (48.11 average).[74]
Pinion finished the 2023 season with 75 punts for 3,523 yards for a 46.97 average.[75]
NFL career statistics
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Year | Team | GP | Punting | |||||
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2015 | SF | 16 | 91 | 3,969 | 43.6 | 0 | 62 | |
2016 | SF | 16 | 100 | 4,402 | 44.0 | 0 | 65 | |
2017 | SF | 16 | 75 | 3,255 | 43.4 | 0 | 59 | |
2018 | SF | 16 | 68 | 2,973 | 43.7 | 1 | 64 | |
2019 | TB | 16 | 57 | 2,464 | 43.2 | 0 | 63 | |
2020 | TB | 16 | 55 | 2,486 | 45.2 | 0 | 62 | |
2021 | TB | 15 | 56 | 2,378 | 42.5 | 0 | 65 | |
2022 | ATL | 17 | 62 | 2,845 | 45.9 | 0 | 73 | |
2023 | ATL | 17 | 75 | 3,523 | 47.0 | 0 | 66 | |
Career | 145 | 639 | 28,295 | 44.3 | 1 | 73 |
Postseason
Year | Team | GP | Punting | |||||
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Punts | Yds | Avg | Blk | Lng | ||||
2020 | TB | 4 | 13 | 540 | 41.5 | 0 | 53 | |
2021 | TB | 2 | 11 | 553 | 50.3 | 0 | 61 | |
Career | 6 | 24 | 1,093 | 45.5 | 0 | 61 |
Personal life
Pinion is married to Kaeleigh Pinion.[76] He is a Christian.[77] Pinion is also a supporter of Compassion International.[78]
References
- ^ Hutton, Henry (May 15, 2017). "Living the Dream: Ex-Northwest Cabarrus star growing as player, person with San Francisco 49ers". The Independent Tribune. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ "Bradley Pinion, Northwest Cabarrus , Kicker". 247Sports. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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External links
- Career statistics from Yahoo Sports · Pro Football Reference
- Atlanta Falcons bio
- Clemson Tigers bio