Craig Hentrich

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American football punter in the National Football League (NFL) who played for 17 seasons, with the Green Bay Packers (1993–1997) and Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1998–2009). His abilities as a punter resulted in his first Pro Bowl berth and All-Pro Honors in 1998 while a member of the Green Bay Packers. After graduating from Marquette High School in Ottawa, IL, Hentrich attended Notre Dame. He completed his college football career with a school record punting average, and ranked second on Notre Dame’s all-time scoring list. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems. The 1.91 m (6' 3"), 97 kg (213 lb) Hentrich was an 8th round draft choice for the New York Jets in 1993, signing on 14 July 1993. He was released by the Jets on 24 August 1993, and signed with the Green Bay Packers on 7 September 1993, spending most of that season on their practice squad. In 1994 he played the second half of the season and became one of the NFL’s top punters for the year. Hentrich, who improved his averages every year with the Packers, left the team after being granted unconditional free agency status on 13 February 1998. The Tennessee Oilers, now known as the Tennessee Titans, signed him on 19 February 1998. He is married to Jayme, and enjoys golfing, fishing and cooking. Hentrich is actively involved in charity work, and has given generously of his time to organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay, Cystic Fibrosis and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Link to Wikipedia biography