Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional American football punter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/09/1991 |
| Age | 35 years (died on 13, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Jamestown, North Carolina, USA |
| Date of Death | 13/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Kasey Redfern
13/10/2026
Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern died on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at age 35, after a battle with a cancerous brain tumor and CNS lymphoma that began with a 2023 diagnosis. He had appeared in four regular-season games with the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons across his NFL career from 2014 to 2019. Reports said he had been moved into hospice care in late September 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kasey Redfern was an American football punter who played in the National Football League for seven teams between 2014 and 2019 after a college career at Wofford College. He appeared in four NFL games, with the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons. He died at age 35 after a cancer battle that began with a 2023 diagnosis. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
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| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Position | Punter |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Ragsdale High School, Jamestown, North Carolina |
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| College | Wofford College (2010-2013), where he played as both punter and kicker |
Personal Life
| Health | Diagnosed in 2023 with a cancerous brain tumor and CNS lymphoma; received chemotherapy and entered hospice care on 26/09/2026 |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Lauryl Redfern |
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Family
| Spouse | Lauryl Redfern |
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| Children | Father of two |
Career
| College | Played college football for the Wofford Terriers, 2010-2013 |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars | Signed as an undrafted free agent in June 2014; waived in August 2014; re-signed in January 2015; waived in August 2015 |
| San Diego Chargers | Signed to the practice squad in December 2015 and a futures deal in January 2016 |
| Carolina Panthers | Signed in August 2016 |
| Cleveland Browns | Released in September 2016 after being traded to the team |
| Detroit Lions | Signed in April 2017; made NFL debut in 2017 with one punt of 50 yards; became starting punter in September 2017 before an injury |
| Dallas Cowboys | Played for the team in 2019 |
| Atlanta Falcons | Appeared in four preseason games in 2019 and spent three weeks on the active roster in October 2019, averaging 41.2 yards per punt |
| NFL Totals | Four regular-season games, 10 punts, 421 punting yards, 42.1 average |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a kicker as well as a punter at Wofford College, where he kicked field goals and extra points. | |
| 2. Was reported to have been named an All-State punter at Ragsdale High School. | |
| 3. A former teammate, Rob Greene, publicly described him as a great man, husband, father, and friend. | |
| 4. Was a native of Jamestown, North Carolina, and starred for Wofford College before entering the NFL. |
