Britton Colquitt Brother: All About Dustin Colquitt!

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The older brother of American football punter Britton Colquitt, Dustin Colquitt, just like his brother, is a punter who plays in the National Football League but is currently a free agent.

Dustin comes from a family with an eminent lineage of punters, including his father, Craig, who played in the NFL from 1978 to 1984.

His father, Craig, played in the NFL for eight seasons, particularly with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and was a member of two Super Bowl championship teams with the Steelers in 1978 and 1979.

Dustin Colquitt For Kansas City Chiefs
Dustin Colquitt For Kansas City Chiefs (Source: WingsSoft)

The Tennessee native Dustin has played for Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, and Jacksonville Jaguars, besides Kansas City Chiefs, who drafted him in the 2005 NFL Draft.

Besides his brother and father, his uncle Jimmy Colquitt also played as a punter in the NFL.

For more details on the punter family, please read the whole thing. But before proceeding any further, have a quick run-down of the facts table below.

Britton Colquitt Brother | Quick Facts

Birth Name Dustin Farr Colquitt
Known As Dustin Colquitt
Date of Birth May 6, 1982
Birthplace Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Religion Christian
Sexual Orientation Straight
Father’s Name Craig Colquitt
Mother’s Name  Anne Colquitt
Gender Male
Age 41 Years Old
Profession Professional NFL Player
Famous For  Son of Former NFL Player Craig Colquitt, Brother of NFL Player Britton Colquitt, NFL Punter
Nationality American
Education Bearden High School, University of Tennessee
Height 6 ft. 3 in/1.91 m/191 cm
Weight 210 lbs./95 kg
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Brown
Build Large
Marital Status Married
Spouse Christia Colquitt
Children Five Children (Brinkley Colquitt, Colston Colquitt)
Siblings Britton Colquitt
Zodiac Sign  Taurus
Played For Kansas City Chiefs (2005-2019), Pittsburgh Steelers (2020), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020), Jacksonville Jaguars (2020), Atlanta Falcons (2021), Cleveland Browns (2021)
Position Punter
NFL Stats Punts: 1,198

Punting Yards: 53,660

Average Punt: 44.8

Longest Punt: 81

Inside 20: 483

NFL Draft 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 99
Roster Status Free Agent
Career Highlights Super Bowl Champion (LIV)

2X Pro Bowl (2012, 2016)

Consensus All-American (2003)

2X First-team All-SEC (2003, 2004)

Jersey Number 2
Net Worth $20 Million
Social Media InstagramTwitter
Merch  Trading Card
Last Update April 2024

Britton Colquitt Brother | Early Life & Education

Dustin Colquitt was born Dustin Farr Colquitt in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, on May 6, 1982, to Craig Colquitt and Ann Colquitt.

Colquitt’s extended family have been sportsmen.

His father, Craig, played eight seasons in the NFL as a punter for the teams such as Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts.

Similarly, his uncle Jimmy played two games for the Seattle Seahawks.

Seeing his father and uncle play in the NFL, Dustin developed a likeness for football as a kid. He always dreamt of playing in the national league.

Dustin Colquitt With His Father & Brother
Dustin Colquitt With His Father & Brother (Source: WVLT)

Dustin attended Bearden High School in his native Knoxville and played football for Bearden Bulldogs.

Aside from football, he also excelled in soccer back in the day.

After high school, Dustin accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

He played colligate football for the Tennessee Volunteers football team from 2001 to 2004 under the coach Phillip Fulmer.

Britton Colquitt Brother | Age, Height, Weight & More

Born in 1982, Dustin Colquitt is 41 years old as of 2024.

Given his birth date, his sun sign is Taurus, known for being hard-headed, down-to-earth, tenacious, reliable, loyal, and sensual.

Similarly, Dustin has a large build as he stands 1.91 meters tall and weighs around 210 lbs.

Given his profession, he does regular exercise and follows a strict diet plan to maintain his body and stay fit.

Britton Colquitt Brother | Career

Dustin Colquitt has been active in the football scene ever since he was a kid.

He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers football team at the University of Tennessee from 2001 to 2004.

Dustin was recognized as a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection as a junior in 2003, the honor he once again earned as a senior the following year.

After college, Dustin was drafted in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft and was soon signed in a three-year rookie contract.

Dustin Colquitt Punting
Dustin Colquitt Punting For Chiefs (Source: Pro Football Rumors)

During the 2007 season, Colquitt set the franchise record for the longest punt with 81 yards.

He played with the Chiefs for 15 successful seasons and won his first Super Bowl during the 2019 season after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers.

Dustin also became the highest-paid punter during his time with the Chiefs.

On April 28, 2020, he was released by the team.

He then signed one year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 2020.

However, the team released him in October same year.

Colquitt then signed as an active roster or practice squad to a bunch of different teams, ultimately signing with the Browns on December 10, 2021.

He is currently a free agent.

Short Bio On Britton Colquitt

Dustin’s brother Britton Colquitt is a football punter who is a free agent. Just like his brother, he was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on March 20, 1985.

He went to Bearden High School, where he played football and basketball.

After graduating high school, Britton enrolled in the University of Tennessee and played football as a punter for Tennessee Volunteers.

With the Tennessee Volunteers, he earned consensus first-team All-SEC honors in 2006. He was not just active in sports but also a scholar, as he majored in political science.

Britton Colquitt For Vikings
Britton Colquitt For Vikings (Source: Minnesota Vikings)

Britton was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in December 2009. On December 22, 2009, Britton was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.

However, eight days later, he was signed to the active roster of the Denver Broncos.

Following that, Colquitt was signed by the Cleveland Browns on a one-year contract in 2016 and by the Minnesota Vikings on September 1, 2019.

He was released by the Vikings on September 1, 2021, after the team signed Jordan Berry.

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Britton Colquitt Brother | Wife & Children

The Colquitt family has made playing in the NFL the family business.

Even though Matthewss family has more representation in the league and Mannings once had two quarterbacks, the Colquitts are lurking in the background as punters.

The Super Bowl-winning punter Dustin Colquitt could not have been where he is today if his wife Christia hadn’t supported him.

Dustin met Christia at a fraternity boxing tournament at the University of Tennessee.

At the time, Christia was still a student with a full dance scholarship, and Dustin was on the verge of being drafted into the NFL.

They started seeing each other shortly and got married in 2005. Consequently, Christia had to abandon her plans to go to dental school.

Punter Dustin Colquitt With His Wife And Children
Punter Dustin Colquitt With His Wife And Children (Source: Twitter)

She is now a STAY-AT-HOME mother of five but passes THE time by blogging on several issues, such as mental health issues, tips to tackle the issues, and so on.

From the look of their social media handles, it seems like the family has a strong bond and supports each other in every way possible.

They also seem to enjoy family trips and playing with the family pets every now and then. But let’s face it, with five kids, there is not much time for leisure in the Colquitt house.

Dustin and Christia’s kids have interesting names, though.

Their oldest Brinkley was named after Christa’s father. Similarly, Colston is named after football wide receiver Marques Colston.

Their only daughter Hartley is named after greenhouse maker, Kinsler is named after baseball second baseman Ian Kinsler, and the youngest Cannon is named after what Colquitt’s parents originally wanted to name him.

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Britton Colquitt Brother | Net Worth

In the NFL, punters don’t get the well-paid deals that quarterbacks and other position athletes do. Nonetheless, that does not mean that the Colquitt family has not earned.

Dustin Colquitt has a net worth of $20 million as of April 2024.

Almost all of his fortune can be attributed to his NFL salaries and incentives.

Dustin signed three years $1.345 million rookie contract with Kansas City Chiefs on July 26, 2005.

On March 4, 2013, Colquitt extended his stay with the team with five year $18.75 million contract, THE largest contract of Colquitt’s career.

In total, he earned $27,069,915 in NFL salaries, $8,770,000 in signing bonuses, $50,000 in roster bonuses, $335,000 in workout bonuses, and $27,848 in incentives with total career earnings of $36,252,763 over 17 seasons.

His most recent contract with the Cleveland Browns, which he signed in 2021, paid him an average annual salary of $298,610.

In the case of Britton, he has a net worth of $19 million. Just like his brother Britton has also made most of his fortune through his lucrative deals with different NFL teams.

Britton Colquitt Brother | Social Media Presence

Dustin Britton is active on social media with considerable followers.

His Instagram has 29.7k followers, and Twitter has 62.4k followers.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Dustin basically shares his professional career updates and family fun time with some personal life updates on both these platforms.

And based on the pictures he has shared on Instagram, it seems like he is a big fan of automobile racing.

Unknown Facts About The Colquitts

  • Dustin’s father, Craig, is the author of the children’s book “JoJo! What Happened To Your Hair?“.
  • All four Colquitt played college football at the University of Tennessee.
  • Dustin’s uncle Jimmy was signed by the Seattle Seahawks in 1985 as an undrafted free agent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Who is the highest-paid punter in the NFL?

Sadly, the highest-paid punter in the NFL is not one of the Colquitts.

On October 2022, Jack Fox signed a three-year extension with the Detroit Lions, making him the highest-paid punter in the NFL.

What record does Dustin Colquitt hold?

Dustin set a Kansas Chiefs franchise record for most games played in 2019. He surpassed former teammate Will Shields and still holds the record.

Which family has the most NFL players?

It’s not the Mannings or the Colquitts. The family with the most NFL players is the Matthews family, who have produced seven professional football players spanning three generations.

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