Thomas Morstead

Thomas Morstead, born on March 8, 1986, in Houston, Texas, is a veteran NFL punter currently active in the league. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 225 pounds, Morstead has built an impressive career over 17 seasons. He began his professional journey after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft, following a successful college career at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Throughout his NFL career, Morstead has been known for his precision and consistency as a punter. His NFL debut occurred in 2009, and since then, he has been a critical asset to every team he has played for. Morstead's career highlights include accumulating a significant number of punts with an excellent average yardage, often pinning opponents deep in their own territory. In the 2025 regular season, he recorded 44 punt attempts totaling 1,919 yards, with an impressive average of 43.614 yards per punt and 22 punts landing inside the 20-yard line. His longest punt in that season reached 55 yards. Morstead's skills have been a crucial part of his teams' special teams units, contributing significantly to field position battles. Known for his ability to execute under pressure, he remains a respected figure in the league. His career longevity and performance metrics underscore his status as one of the reliable punters in the NFL.