Former Middle Tennesee State punter Kyle Ulbrich is going viral online this Tuesday after camping outside of the Miami Dolphins practice facility asking for a job.
Ulbrich brought some material to back him up, including placards, stats, and links to his film.
The punter, who hails from Mentor, Ohio, started for the MTSU Blue Raiders for four years after redshirting his first year.
He would go on to set a school record in his senior campaign, averaging 47.1 yards per punt, leading conference USA with 31 punts over 50 yards. His average topped C-Usa and was second in the country.
The player also became a field goal ball holder during his redshirt junior season and kept the job until he left college, giving himself another reason to be out on the field for key moments.
Kyle Ulbrich Has Tried Everything
Despite his impressive spell at MTSU, Ulbrich could not land a job in the pros after his final season in 2022.
“I tried the route all specialists take, and that’s to attend every free agent Combine from every kicking guru,” he told profootballnetwork.com. “The fiancée and I decided this would be my last year trying to make a push at any next-level league.”
Ulbrich says he spoke with friends in the NFL, with one telling him he needed to try a unique strategy as many players tried what he tried to get a shot in the pros.
“We joked about the idea of camping [out at training camp] amongst my friend group, and the more we talked, the better it sounded,” he explained. “The fiancée gave me her support and helped me make these signs! Next thing I know, I’m driving up this morning at 2 a.m. and packing a pillow and blanket to sleep in my car.”
He camped out of the Dolphins facility, taking to X/Twitter to share photos of himself campaigning for a job.
Its always a dream, until it becomes a reality. I just want an opportunity to prove myself #gofins pic.twitter.com/1jYFr0OF8Z
— Kyle (@kyle_ulbrich) July 23, 2024
Fans are now urging the team to give him a shot.
“Sanders I can hold your balls better” is crazy work 😂 but @MiamiDolphins come sign this man,” one wrote.
“@MiamiDolphins DO IT. DO IT NOW,” another demanded.
“There’s no harm in inviting him for a try out and sharing the impressions with other league coaches,” a user suggested. “ Do it, Grier!”
Who knows? Maybe this ends up being a cool story, with Kyle Ulbrich landing a job in the NFL.
Should the Dolphins ignore him, there’s still a chance the other 31 teams will see his post and give him a tryout.
