Florida-born punter Thomas Townsend signed a two-year contract with the Houston Texans after becoming a free agent in March 2024. He had previously been part of the Kansas City Chiefs since 2020 as an undrafted free agent. Coming into the fourth week of his rookie season, he had two punts that went 65 yards against the New England Patriots. Townsend appeared in 16 games having 52 punts for 2,339 yards in his rookie year. He was named in AFC Special Teams of the Week for Week 15 and was part of the All-Rookie Team named by Pro Football Writers in 2020.
In the Chief's Super Bowl-winning season, Townsend was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2022. After appearing in 17 games, he hit a career-high average of 50.4 yards for 53 punts. He had two AFC Special Teams Player of the Week that season. Moreover, In Super Bowl LVII, Townsend punted twice for 98 yards in the 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Townsend re-signed with the Chiefs in 2023 on a one-year contract worth $2.6 million.
Growing up in Orlando, Townsend attended the William R. Boone High School. Coming to college, he committed to play for Tennessee as a freshman. He chose to transfer to his home state, Florida the following year. During his two years with the Gators, Townsend played in 26 games punting 93 times for 4,162 yards. He averaged 44.8 yards in that period having seven touchbacks.
Tommy Townsend Parents
image via Johnny Townsend/ Instagram
Tommy Townsend was born to Clay and Susan Townsend in Orlando, Florida. They both met while they were students at Gainesville.
Tommy Townsend Father
Clay Sr. Townsend
Clay Townsend was born in Jackson, MS, on July 12, 1955. Following his graduation from the University of Florida Law School in 1982, Clay launched a prosperous legal career. Mr Townsend also studied English common law at St. Edmonds Hall, Oxford University, England in 1979.
Tommy Townsend Mother
Susan Townsend
There’s not much information about Susan on the internet. She is a proud mother of three sons who are all former Gators.
Tommy Townsend Siblings
image via Tommy Townsend / Instagram
Tommy Townsend has two brothers Clay Jr. and Johnny Townsend. All three of them played for the Gators in their college career. Johnny is a punter who’s played for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and the Oakland Raiders (Las Vegas Raiders) in the past.
Tommy Townsend Family Pictures
image via Susan Townsend / Facebook
image via Tommy Townsend / Instagram
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FAQ's on Tommy Townsend Parents
A. Tommy has an annual salary of $3,000,000 in the two-year contract he has signed with the Texans.
A. Johnny Townsend is the brother of Tommy, who was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2018.
A. Tommy Townsend joined the Kansas City Chiefs from the undrafted category in 2020.
A. Clay Townsend Sr. is the father of Tommy Townsend.
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