Justin Medlock
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Position: | Kicker | ||||||||
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Born: | Fremont, California, U.S. | October 23, 1983||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Mission San Jose (Fremont) | ||||||||
College: | UCLA | ||||||||
NFL draft: | 2007 / Round: 5 / Pick: 160 | ||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
CFL status: | American | ||||||||
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Justin Charles Medlock (born October 23, 1983) is an American former professional
Early years
Medlock was born in
College career
Medlock attended
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
Medlock was drafted in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 160th overall pick.[1] Medlock was thought to go into the preseason competing with Lawrence Tynes for the kicking job, but the Chiefs traded Tynes to the New York Giants, thus making Medlock the de facto starter. Medlock was inconsistent in the preseason, making 3 of 6 kicks; the Chiefs released Medlock on September 10, 2007, after he converted a 27-yard field goal and missed on a 30-yard attempt in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, and signed Dave Rayner as a replacement.[2]
St. Louis Rams
On February 11, 2008, Medlock signed with the St. Louis Rams. The Rams allowed Medlock to seek a trade after the signing of Josh Brown.[3] He was later released on August 26, 2008.
Toronto Argonauts
Medlock signed with the
On August 14, 2009, Medlock scored seven field goals, tying Lance Chomyc's Argonauts single-game team record and just short of the league record of eight shared by Dave Ridgway, Mark McLoughlin, and Paul Osbaldiston.[6]
Washington Redskins
On February 12, 2010, the
Detroit Lions
On June 15, 2010, the Detroit Lions claimed him off waivers.[8] He was waived on June 29, 2010.
Omaha Nighthawks
Medlock was signed by the
Toronto Argonauts (II)
With struggles by incumbent placekicker Grant Shaw, the Toronto Argonauts elected to re-sign Medlock through the 2011 CFL season.[10] On October 12, 2010, Medlock was released by the Argonauts after the team traded for kicker Noel Prefontaine.
Edmonton Eskimos
On October 14, 2010, Medlock was signed by the
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On March 21, 2011, Medlock was traded by the Eskimos to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He enjoyed a strong 2011 season with Hamilton, making 49 of 55 field goals while also handling punting and kickoff duties. He became a free agent on February 15, 2012.
Carolina Panthers
Medlock signed a 3-year contract with the Carolina Panthers on March 7, 2012.[12] On November 20, 2012, after missing field goals in 3 straight games, Medlock was waived by the Carolina Panthers.[13]
Oakland Raiders
On August 27, 2013, he was signed by the Oakland Raiders.[14] On August 31, 2013, he was waived by the Raiders.[15]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (II)
On January 8, 2014, Medlock signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[16]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Medlock signed with the
Personal life
Medlock is married to LPGA golfer Hannah Jun Medlock.
References
- ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ "Disappointed with Medlock, Chiefs sign Rayner". September 11, 2007.
- ^ Footnotes
- ^ "Argos Sign Kicker Justin Medlock From Florida Free Agent Camp". argonauts.ca. April 16, 2009. Retrieved April 16, 2009.
- ^ Hornby, Lance (July 6, 2009). "Argos have depth with kickers". Toronto Sun. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2009.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Lions overcome Medlock's magnificent 7". CBC Sports. August 15, 2009. Retrieved August 17, 2009.
- ^ "Redskins Sign Kicker Justin Medlock". Archived from the original on July 28, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2010.
- ^ Lions claim kicker Justin Medlock off waivers ProFootballTalk.com June 15, 2010
- ^ "UFL Transactions". OurSportsCentral.com. United Football League. September 8, 2010. Retrieved September 8, 2010.
- ^ "Medlock back in blue". Argonauts.ca. Toronto Argonauts. September 14, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- ^ "Eskimos sign import kicker Justin Medlock". OurSportsCentral.com. October 14, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2010.
- ^ http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/2012/03/07/panthers_sign_medlock/ Sportsnet.ca, 2012-03-07, Retrieved 2012-03-09
- ^ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/20/panthers-cut-justin-medlock-sign-graham-gano/ NBCSports.com, 2012-11-20, Retrieved 2012-11-20
- ^ McDonald, Jerry (August 27, 2013). "Oakland Raiders' linebacker Miles Burris to miss at least first six games". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
- ^ "Raiders Roster Moves". Raiders.com. August 31, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
- ^ Ticats sign Medlock
- ^ "CFL Free Agency Live Blog: Laurent staying in Hamilton - Article - TSN". Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
- ^ McNabb, Lauren. "Bombers kicker Justin Medlock nominated for CFL award". Global News. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
- ^ "Medlock named CFL's Most Outstanding Special Teams Player". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ^ "Bombers secure Medlock, Bryant for 2017 - Article - TSN". TSN. January 3, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ^ "Bombers, Medlock agree to 2-year extension - TSN.ca". TSN. The Canadian Press. January 7, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- CBC Manitoba.
- ^ "Medlock Ties Grey Cup Record with Six Made Field Goals". CFL. November 23, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". CFL. Retrieved July 10, 2021.