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Seth Burkholder (born December 17, 1982) is a former American football placekicker.

Burkholder attended Bluffton High School, in Bluffton, Ohio, where he was a member of the football, basketball, and track teams.

Overlooked graduating from a small high school, Burkholder enrolled at Division III powerhouse Ohio Northern University for his freshman season in the fall of 2001. Burkholder won the starting kicker role in preseason and excelled throughout the regular season. Burkholder was rewarded for his success by being named to the All-Region team. He is the only player in the history of Ohio Northern's storied football program to be named All-Region as a freshman.

After a successful freshman season, Burkholder decided to transfer to Division I member Purdue University.

After sitting out one year as a transfer, he moved back to Ohio and enrolled at Bluffton University where he played his final two seasons of eligibility. In 2004, Burkholder became the starting kicker and punter for the Beavers, a return to Division III. Burkholder went on to start for two outstanding seasons at Bluffton, becoming the only player in the history of the HCAC to be named both first team all conference kicker and first team all conference punter.

After a great collegiate career, Burkholder was invited to multiple NFL combines and tryouts. NFL teams showed interest in Burkholder and he was even placed on several short lists for future team consideration over the next 4 years.

In 2010, Burkholder pursued and started to play both in the minor leagues as well as in arena/indoor football leagues.

In 2018, Burkholder retired from football.

College career

Bluffton University

Burkholder attended Bluffton University, in Bluffton, Ohio, where he played as a member of the football team. He was once named the NCAA Division 3 Player of the Week after a performance against Anderson University in which he made a 39-yard field goal. He also punted the ball seven times for 287 total yards for an average of 41.0 yards per punt, pinning the Ravens three times within their own 20-yard line. For his career, Burkholder still holds the 6th best punting average (36.1), 5th in career punts (113), 6th in kicker scoring (85), 6th in PAT's made (50) and 2nd in PAT percentage (.909) He also places on several single season records as well.

Professional career

Indoor Football

Canton Cougars

Upon attending the Ultimate Indoor Football League's combine in 2010, Burkholder was drafted 4th overall in the 1st round by the Canton Cougars in the UIFL's Inaugural Draft. Burkholder's 48 yard field goal in the season opener versus the Huntington Hammer was the longest field goal by any kicker in the UIFL.

Marion Blue Racers

In 2012, Burkholder signed to play with the Marion Blue Racers of the United Indoor Football League.

Pittsburgh Power

On May 11, 2012, Burkholder was assigned to the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League. Burkholder appeared in just one game with the Power, not attempting any field goals, and going 0 for 3 in PAT attempts. He was reassigned on May 14, 2012, and then suspended on May 15.

References

1. "Seth Burkholder". www.bluffton.edu/sports. Bluffton University. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
2. "National Player-of-the-Week". www.bluffton.edu/sports. Bluffton University. October 19, 2004. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
3. "Bluffton University Football Individual Career Statistics" (PDF). www.bluffton.edu/sports. Bluffton University. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
4. "Bluffton University Football Individual Single Season Statistics" (PDF). www.bluffton.edu/sports. Bluffton University. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
5. "UIFL Player Draft Saturday October 30th, 2010". www.uiflfootball.com. UIFL. November 26, 2010. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
6. "A Second Blue Racer Kicker Moves On". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. May 11, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
7. Sam Werner (July 3, 2012). "Power's search for solid footing leads to 3rd kicker". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
8. "Seth Burkholder". www.arenafan.com. Arena Fan. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
9. Sam Werner (July 3, 2012). "Playoffs still possible for struggling Power". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
10. "Pittsburgh Power Transactions". www.arenafan.com. Arena Fan. Retrieved July 31, 2012.

• 1982 births
• Living people
• American football placekickers
• Bluffton Beavers football players
• Canton Cougars players
• Marion Blue Racers players
• Pittsburgh Power players
• People from Bluffton, Ohio
• People from Putnam County, Ohio
• Players of American football from Ohio