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{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
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| caption = Sturgis with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017
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| current_team = Free Agent
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| position = [[Placekicker]]
| position = [[Placekicker]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|8|9|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|8|9|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[St. Augustine, Florida]]
| birth_place = [[St. Augustine, Florida]], U.S.
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| high_school = [[St. Augustine High School (St. Augustine, Florida)|St. Augustine]]<br>([[St. Augustine, Florida]])
| high_school = [[St. Augustine High School (Florida)|St. Augustine]] {{nowrap|(St. Augustine, Florida)}}
| college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]]
| college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] (2008–2012)
| draftyear = 2013
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* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]])
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]])
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2013|2013]])
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2013|2013]])
* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2009 BCS National Championship Game|2008]])
* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2009 BCS National Championship Game|2008]])
* [[SEC Championship Game|SEC champion]] ([[2008 SEC Championship Game|2008]])
* [[Southeastern Conference football individual awards|SEC Special Teams Player of the Year]] (2012)
* [[Southeastern Conference football individual awards|SEC Special Teams Player of the Year]] (2012)
* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2012 College Football All-America Team|2012]])
* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2012 College Football All-America Team|2012]])
* 2× First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] ([[2011 All-SEC football team|2011]], [[2012 All-SEC football team|2012]])
* Second-team All-American ([[2011 College Football All-America Team|2011]])
* 2× First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2011 All-SEC football team|2011]], [[2012 All-SEC football team|2012]])
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'''Caleb James Sturgis''' (born August 9, 1989) is an [[American football]] [[placekicker]] who is currently a free agent of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Florida Gators football|Florida]], setting team records for [[field goal (American and Canadian football)|field goals]] completed in a season and a career, and was recognized as an [[All-American]]. He was chosen by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fifth round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>[http://www.thephinsider.com/2013/4/27/4275590/nfl-draft-results-dolphins-add-k-caleb-sturgis-with-pick-166-in-5th NFL Draft Results: Dolphins add K Caleb Sturgis with pick 166 in 5th round]</ref>
'''Caleb James Sturgis''' (born August 9, 1989) is a former [[American football]] [[placekicker]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Florida Gators football|Florida]], setting team records for [[field goal (American and Canadian football)|field goals]] completed in a season and a career, and was recognized as a first-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]]. He was selected by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fifth round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>[http://www.thephinsider.com/2013/4/27/4275590/nfl-draft-results-dolphins-add-k-caleb-sturgis-with-pick-166-in-5th NFL Draft Results: Dolphins add K Caleb Sturgis with pick 166 in 5th round]</ref>


==Early years==
==Early years==
Sturgis was born in [[St. Augustine, Florida]].<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/1620544/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis"]. cbssports.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> He attended [[St. Augustine High School (St. Augustine, Florida)|St. Augustine High School]], where he played for the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets [[high school football]] team. During his senior season, he completed 13 of 25 field goal attempts and 63 of 64 extra-point attempts. He was named to the Class 3A all-state first team at the placekicker position. Sturgis also played on his high school soccer team.<ref name="gatorzone">[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2012&player_id=179 "Caleb Sturgis"]. gatorzone.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref>
Sturgis was born in [[St. Augustine, Florida]].<ref>[http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/players/playerpage/1620544/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis"]. cbssports.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> He attended [[St. Augustine High School (St. Augustine, Florida)|St. Augustine High School]], where he played for the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets [[high school football]] team. During his senior season, he completed 13 of 25 field goal attempts and 63 of 64 extra-point attempts. He was named to the Class 3A all-state first-team at the placekicker position. Sturgis also played on his high school soccer team.<ref name="gatorzone">[http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2012&player_id=179 "Caleb Sturgis"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517063731/http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2012&player_id=179 |date=May 17, 2013 }}. gatorzone.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
[[File:Caleb Sturgis (November 28, 2009).jpg|thumb|left|125px|Sturgis with the [[Florida Gators football|Florida Gators]] in 2009]]
Sturgis accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the [[University of Florida]] in [[Gainesville, Florida]], and played for coach [[Urban Meyer]] and coach [[Will Muschamp]]'s [[Florida Gators football]] teams from [[2008 Florida Gators football team|2008]] to [[2012 Florida Gators football team|2012]]. As a true freshman in 2008, he handled kickoffs for the Gators, and averaged 63.7 yards on 90 total kicks. He did not attempt a field goal as a freshman.<ref name="gatorzone"/> The Gators won the [[2009 BCS National Championship Game]].<ref>[http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/378619/year/2008/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis 2008 Game Log"]. espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref>
Sturgis accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the [[University of Florida]] in [[Gainesville, Florida]], and played for coach [[Urban Meyer]] and coach [[Will Muschamp]]'s [[Florida Gators football]] teams from [[2008 Florida Gators football team|2008]] to [[2012 Florida Gators football team|2012]]. As a true freshman in 2008, he handled kickoffs for the Gators, and averaged 63.7 yards on 90 total kicks. He did not attempt a field goal as a freshman.<ref name="gatorzone"/> The Gators won the [[2009 BCS National Championship Game]].<ref>[http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/378619/year/2008/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis 2008 Game Log"]. espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref>


Sturgis made 22 of 30 field goal attempts in 2009. Against the [[2009 Georgia Bulldogs football team|Georgia Bulldogs]], he made a 56-yard field goal, which was the longest field goal in the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) that season and was also a career-long for him.<ref name="gatorzone"/> He completed one of two field goal attempts in the [[2010 Sugar Bowl]], which Florida won.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/378619/year/2009/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis 2009 Game Log"]. espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> In 2010, Sturgis made two of four field goal attempts in four games before he suffered a back injury that ended his season. He was given a medical redshirt.<ref name="gatorzone"/>
Sturgis made 22 of 30 field goal attempts in 2009. Against the [[2009 Georgia Bulldogs football team|Georgia Bulldogs]], he made a 56-yard field goal, which was the longest field goal in the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) that season and was also a career-long for him.<ref name="gatorzone"/> He completed one of two field goal attempts in the [[2010 Sugar Bowl]], which Florida won.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/378619/year/2009/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis 2009 Game Log"]. espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> In 2010, Sturgis made two of four field goal attempts in four games before he suffered a back injury that ended his season. He was given a medical redshirt.<ref name="gatorzone"/>


In 2011, Sturgis made 22 of 26 field goal attempts. His 22 completed field goals were the third-best total in the nation and the best in the SEC. He was named to the All-SEC first team and was a [[Lou Groza Award]] finalist.<ref name="gatorzone"/><ref>[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/caleb-sturgis-1.html "Caleb Sturgis Stats"]. sports-reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> He made his only field goal attempt in a [[2012 Gator Bowl]] win.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/378619/year/2011/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis 2011 Game Log"]. espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> Sturgis made 24 of 28 field goal attempts in 2012. His 24 completed field goals led the SEC and set a new team record.<ref name="gatorzone"/> Sturgis was a Lou Groza Award finalist.<ref name="gatorzone"/> He made his only field goal attempt in the [[2013 Sugar Bowl]], which Florida lost.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/378619/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis"]. espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref>
In 2011, Sturgis made 22 of 26 field goal attempts. His 22 completed field goals were the third-best total in the nation and the best in the SEC. He was named to the All-SEC first-team and was a [[Lou Groza Award]] finalist.<ref name="gatorzone"/><ref>[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/caleb-sturgis-1.html "Caleb Sturgis Stats"]. sports-reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> He made his only field goal attempt in a [[2012 Gator Bowl]] win.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/378619/year/2011/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis 2011 Game Log"]. espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> Sturgis made 24 of 28 field goal attempts in 2012. His 24 completed field goals led the SEC and set a new team record.<ref name="gatorzone"/> Sturgis was a Lou Groza Award finalist.<ref name="gatorzone"/> He made his only field goal attempt in the [[2013 Sugar Bowl]], which Florida lost.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/378619/caleb-sturgis "Caleb Sturgis"]. espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref>


In his career as a Florida Gator, Sturgis made 70 of 88 field goal attempts (79.5%) and 130 of 136 extra-point attempts (95.6%). His 70 completed field goals and 88 field goal attempts are both team records.<ref name="gatorzone"/> He also averaged 64.4 yards on 343 kickoffs, with 67 [[touchback]]s.<ref name="gatorzone"/> Sturgis graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management in 2011, and Master of Science degree in Management in 2012.
In his career as a Florida Gator, Sturgis made 70 of 88 field goal attempts (79.5%) and 130 of 136 extra-point attempts (95.6%). His 70 completed field goals and 88 field goal attempts are both team records.<ref name="gatorzone"/> He also averaged 64.4 yards on 343 kickoffs, with 67 [[touchback]]s.<ref name="gatorzone"/> Sturgis graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management in 2011, and Master of Science degree in Management in 2012.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = <ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Scout Caleb Sturgis College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=84545&DraftYear=2013 |access-date=October 29, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Caleb Sturgis 2013 NFL Draft Profile |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/29307 |access-date=October 29, 2023 |website=insider.espn.com}}</ref>
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===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
In the [[2013 NFL Draft]], Sturgis was selected by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fifth round, as the 166th overall pick. He was the first placekicker taken in the draft.<ref>Thompson, Edgar. [http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/swamp-things/os-uf--select-kicker-caleb-sturgis-the-pick-20130427,0,6713871.post "Dolphins select kicker Caleb Sturgis with the 166th pick"]. orlandosentinel.com. April 27, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2013.{{deadlink|date=May 2017}}</ref>
In the [[2013 NFL Draft]], Sturgis was selected by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fifth round, as the 166th overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/draft.htm |access-date=May 15, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was the first placekicker taken in the draft.<ref>Thompson, Edgar. [http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/swamp-things/os-uf--select-kicker-caleb-sturgis-the-pick-20130427,0,6713871.post "Dolphins select kicker Caleb Sturgis with the 166th pick"]. orlandosentinel.com. April 27, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2013. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502032631/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/swamp-things/os-uf--select-kicker-caleb-sturgis-the-pick-20130427,0,6713871.post |date=May 2, 2013 }}</ref>


On August 14, 2013, Sturgis became the starter for the 2013 season after a short-lived competition with [[Dan Carpenter]] and with the latter being released that day. In his professional debut, Sturgis did not miss any of his 3 field goal attempts. In Week 5 against the [[2013 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], Sturgis tried to send the game into overtime when he attempted a 57-yard field goal near the end of fourth quarter as the Dolphins lost 26–23. In Week 9 against the [[2013 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]], Sturgis kicked a 44-yard field goal to tie the game at 20 with 11 seconds to go in regulation as the Dolphins won 22–20 in overtime.
On August 14, 2013, Sturgis became the starter for the 2013 season after a short-lived competition with [[Dan Carpenter]] and with the latter being released that day. In his professional debut, Sturgis did not miss any of his 3 field goal attempts. In Week 5 against the [[2013 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], Sturgis tried to send the game into overtime when he attempted a 57-yard field goal near the end of fourth quarter as the Dolphins lost 26–23. In Week 9 against the [[2013 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]], Sturgis kicked a 44-yard field goal to tie the game at 20 with 11 seconds to go in regulation as the Dolphins won 22–20 in overtime.


Sturgis was released by the team on September 5, 2015, and was replaced by [[Andrew Franks]].<ref>https://twitter.com/OmarKelly/status/640247141080895488?s=09</ref>
Sturgis was released by the team on September 5, 2015, and was replaced by [[Andrew Franks]].<ref>{{cite tweet|number=640247141080895488|user=OmarKelly|title=The Dolphins have released Caleb Sturgis, selecting Andrew Franks as their kicker for this season.<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=September 5, 2015}}</ref>


===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
On September 28, 2015, Sturgis signed with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], following a season-ending injury to [[Cody Parkey]].<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000541561/article/eagles-move-cody-parkey-to-ir-caleb-sturgis-signs|title=Eagles move Cody Parkey to IR; Caleb Sturgis signs|first=Dan|last=Hanzus|date=September 28, 2015|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref>
On September 28, 2015, Sturgis signed with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], following a season-ending injury to [[Cody Parkey]].<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000541561/article/eagles-move-cody-parkey-to-ir-caleb-sturgis-signs|title=Eagles move Cody Parkey to IR; Caleb Sturgis signs|first=Dan|last=Hanzus|date=September 28, 2015|access-date=October 3, 2015}}</ref>


In his first game with the Eagles, Sturgis missed a 30-yard field goal attempt and an extra point attempt, which could have turned the scoreboard in favor of the Eagles as they went on to lose 23–20 to the [[2015 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]]. After the game Sturgis took responsibility, saying "the rest of the team gave such a good effort today. [They] played so well. It's tough knowing I didn't do my part. I just went out there and missed. Hurt the team. It's on me." After the game, head coach [[Chip Kelly]] decided Sturgis is better than anyone else they could sign. "We looked at what's out there," Kelly said. "I think the state of kicking in the league now is not very good. There's been a lot of changes. ...We feel in terms of what's available out there, we're going to stick with Caleb."<ref>{{cite web|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/04/caleb-sturgis-struggling-in-eagles-debut-but-hes-not-alone/|title=Caleb Sturgis struggling in Eagles debut, but he’s not alone|first=Darin|last=Gantt|date=October 4, 2015|accessdate=October 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=NBCSports.com|title=Chip Kelly is sticking with Caleb Sturgis|url=http://phi.247sports.com/Bolt/Chip-Kelly-is-sticking-with-Caleb-Sturgis-39998870}}</ref> In his second game with the Eagles, Sturgis missed another extra point, but was able to make all four of his field goals including one that broke a 7–7 second quarter tie in a 39–17 victory over the [[2015 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eaglesnotebook.com/2015/10/01/game-by-game-2015-eagles-notebook/ |title=Game-by-game 2015 Eagles notebook |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |date=October 1, 2015 |website=EaglesNotebook.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124142630/http://eaglesnotebook.com/2015/10/01/game-by-game-2015-eagles-notebook/ |archivedate=November 24, 2015 |df= }}</ref> However, Kelly did not show much confidence in his kicker as he went for it two times on 4th and long early in the game.
In his first game with the Eagles, Sturgis missed a 30-yard field goal attempt and an extra point attempt, which could have turned the scoreboard in favor of the Eagles as they went on to lose 23–20 to the [[2015 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]]. After the game Sturgis took responsibility, saying "the rest of the team gave such a good effort today. [They] played so well. It's tough knowing I didn't do my part. I just went out there and missed. Hurt the team. It's on me." After the game, head coach [[Chip Kelly]] decided Sturgis is better than anyone else they could sign. "We looked at what's out there," Kelly said. "I think the state of kicking in the league now is not very good. There's been a lot of changes. ...We feel in terms of what's available out there, we're going to stick with Caleb."<ref>{{cite web|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/04/caleb-sturgis-struggling-in-eagles-debut-but-hes-not-alone/|title=Caleb Sturgis struggling in Eagles debut, but he's not alone|first=Darin|last=Gantt|date=October 4, 2015|access-date=October 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=NBCSports.com|title=Chip Kelly is sticking with Caleb Sturgis|url=http://phi.247sports.com/Bolt/Chip-Kelly-is-sticking-with-Caleb-Sturgis-39998870|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007185605/http://phi.247sports.com/Bolt/Chip-Kelly-is-sticking-with-Caleb-Sturgis-39998870|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 7, 2015}}</ref> In his second game with the Eagles, Sturgis missed another extra point, but was able to make all four of his field goals including one that broke a 7–7 second quarter tie in a 39–17 victory over the [[2015 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eaglesnotebook.com/2015/10/01/game-by-game-2015-eagles-notebook/ |title=Game-by-game 2015 Eagles notebook |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |date=October 1, 2015 |website=EaglesNotebook.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124142630/http://eaglesnotebook.com/2015/10/01/game-by-game-2015-eagles-notebook/ |archive-date=November 24, 2015 }}</ref> However, Kelly did not show much confidence in his kicker as he went for it two times on fourth and long early in the game.


On September 7, 2016, Sturgis signed a one-year extension worth $900,000 to remain with the Eagles after beating out Parkey in training camp.<ref>{{cite web|work=NJ.com|url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/09/eagles_sign_caleb_sturgis_to_one-year_extension_pe.html|title=Eagles sign K Caleb Sturgis to 1-year extension|first=Elliot|last=Shorr-Parks|date=September 7, 2016|accessdate=November 15, 2016}}</ref>
On September 7, 2016, Sturgis signed a one-year extension worth $900,000 to remain with the Eagles after beating out Parkey in training camp.<ref>{{cite web|work=NJ.com|url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2016/09/eagles_sign_caleb_sturgis_to_one-year_extension_pe.html|title=Eagles sign K Caleb Sturgis to 1-year extension|first=Elliot|last=Shorr-Parks|date=September 7, 2016|access-date=November 15, 2016}}</ref>


On September 10, 2017, in the season opening 30–17 victory over the [[2017 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]], Sturgis converted three field goals, a 50-yarder, a 42-yarder, and a 37-yarder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100was.htm|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins - September 10th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=7 October 2017}}</ref> However, Sturgis suffered a hip injury in the game and was placed on injured reserve on September 12, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles Agree To Terms With K Jake Elliott; Place Caleb Sturgis On Injured Reserve|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Agree-To-Terms-With-K-Jake-Elliott-Place-Caleb-Sturgis-On-Injured-Reserve/cf6c94a0-1b29-4cf0-bd0a-3924c162befa|author=George, David|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=September 12, 2017}}</ref> Without Sturgis, the Eagles won [[Super Bowl LII]] against the [[New England Patriots]].
On September 10, 2017, in the season opening 30–17 victory over the [[2017 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]], Sturgis converted three field goals, a 50-yarder, a 42-yarder, and a 37-yarder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100was.htm|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins - September 10th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=October 7, 2017}}</ref> However, Sturgis suffered a hip injury in the game and was placed on injured reserve on September 12, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles Agree To Terms With K Jake Elliott; Place Caleb Sturgis On Injured Reserve|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-k-jake-elliott-place-caleb-sturgis-on-injure-19361276|author=George, David|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=September 12, 2017}}</ref> Without Sturgis, the Eagles won [[Super Bowl LII]] against the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2018/02/04/super-bowl-2018-score-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots/305840002/ |title=Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner |website=USA TODAY |language=en |access-date=February 25, 2019}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Chargers===
===Los Angeles Chargers===
On March 16, 2018, Sturgis signed a two-year contract with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers Sign Kicker Caleb Sturgis|url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2018/03/16/chargers-sign-kicker-caleb-sturgis|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=March 16, 2018}}</ref> He won the Chargers starting kicking job after beating out [[Roberto Aguayo]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers settle kicking competition, cut Roberto Aguayo|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/09/01/chargers-settle-kicking-competition-cut-roberto-aguayo/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref> Sturgis was released by the Chargers on Monday, November 5th, 2018, following a poor performance where he missed all of his field goal attempts and also extra point attempts. Reports are that the Chargers may promote practice squad kicker [[Mike Badgley]].
On March 16, 2018, Sturgis signed a two-year contract with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers Sign Kicker Caleb Sturgis|url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2018/03/16/chargers-sign-kicker-caleb-sturgis|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=March 16, 2018|access-date=March 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318044037/http://www.chargers.com/news/2018/03/16/chargers-sign-kicker-caleb-sturgis|archive-date=March 18, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> He won the Chargers starting kicking job after beating out [[Roberto Aguayo]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chargers settle kicking competition, cut Roberto Aguayo|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/09/01/chargers-settle-kicking-competition-cut-roberto-aguayo/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=September 1, 2018}}</ref> Sturgis was released by the Chargers on November 5, 2018, after missing a field goal and two extra points in Week 9.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000984898/article/chargers-cut-caleb-sturgis-after-three-botched-kicks|title=Chargers cut Caleb Sturgis after three botched kicks|last=Patra|first=Kevin|date=November 5, 2018|work=NFL.com}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Sturgis married Kimberly Davidson, a former University of Florida cheerleader, in July 2014. Sturgis has five siblings. His older brother, [[Nathan Sturgis|Nathan]], plays in [[Major League Soccer]]. One of his younger brothers, Mark, was also a placekicker at Saint Augustine High following in his brother's footsteps.<ref>Edgar Thompson, "[http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-12-22/sports/os-uf-caleb-sturgis-1223-20121222_1_caleb-sturgis-lou-groza-award-muschamp Clutch kicker Caleb Sturgis poised to play his final game at Florida]," ''Orlando Sentinel'' (December 22, 2012). Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> Sturgis also coaches at Kohl's Kicking Camps, a training camp.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kohlskicking.com/about/staff |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2018-09-28}}</ref>
Sturgis married Kimberly Davidson, a former University of Florida cheerleader, in July 2014. Sturgis has five siblings. His older brother, [[Nathan Sturgis|Nathan]], plays in [[Major League Soccer]]. One of his younger brothers, Mark, was also a placekicker at Saint Augustine High, following in his brother's footsteps.<ref>Edgar Thompson, "[http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-12-22/sports/os-uf-caleb-sturgis-1223-20121222_1_caleb-sturgis-lou-groza-award-muschamp Clutch kicker Caleb Sturgis poised to play his final game at Florida]," ''Orlando Sentinel'' (December 22, 2012). Retrieved February 4, 2013.</ref> His father, Smiley Sturgis, is a pastor.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 28, 2015|title=Learning Legacy awards presented to former St. Johns County students|url=https://www.staugustine.com/article/20151028/NEWS/310289974|access-date=December 3, 2020|website=The St. Augustine Record|language=en}}</ref>

As of 2018, Sturgis coached at Kohl's Kicking Camps, a training camp.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 29, 2018|title=Staff|url=https://kohlskicking.com/about/staff|access-date=December 3, 2020|website=Kohl's Kicking Camps|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929000456/https://kohlskicking.com/about/staff|archive-date=September 29, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Elwood|first=Hayley|date=March 16, 2018|title=Five Fun Facts: Caleb Sturgis|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/five-fun-facts-caleb-sturgis-164141|access-date=December 3, 2020|website=chargers.com|language=en-US}}</ref>


==See also==
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* [[List of Florida Gators in the NFL Draft]]
* [[List of Southeastern Conference football individual awards#Most valuable player|List of SEC Most Valuable Players]]
* [[Southeastern Conference football individual awards#Most valuable player|List of SEC Most Valuable Players]]
* [[List of University of Florida alumni]]
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Caleb Sturgis
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Sturgis with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017
No. 6, 9
Position:Placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1989-08-09) August 9, 1989 (age 34)
St. Augustine, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Augustine (St. Augustine, Florida)
College:Florida (2008–2012)
NFL draft:2013 / Round: 5 / Pick: 166
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Field goals made:120
Field goal attempts:150
Field goal %:80.0
Longest field goal:55
Touchbacks:162
Player stats at PFR

Caleb James Sturgis (born August 9, 1989) is a former American football placekicker. He played college football at Florida, setting team records for field goals completed in a season and a career, and was recognized as a first-team All-American. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.[1]

Early years

Sturgis was born in St. Augustine, Florida.[2] He attended St. Augustine High School, where he played for the St. Augustine Yellow Jackets high school football team. During his senior season, he completed 13 of 25 field goal attempts and 63 of 64 extra-point attempts. He was named to the Class 3A all-state first-team at the placekicker position. Sturgis also played on his high school soccer team.[3]

College career

Sturgis with the Florida Gators in 2009

Sturgis accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and played for coach Urban Meyer and coach Will Muschamp's Florida Gators football teams from 2008 to 2012. As a true freshman in 2008, he handled kickoffs for the Gators, and averaged 63.7 yards on 90 total kicks. He did not attempt a field goal as a freshman.[3] The Gators won the 2009 BCS National Championship Game.[4]

Sturgis made 22 of 30 field goal attempts in 2009. Against the Georgia Bulldogs, he made a 56-yard field goal, which was the longest field goal in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) that season and was also a career-long for him.[3] He completed one of two field goal attempts in the 2010 Sugar Bowl, which Florida won.[5] In 2010, Sturgis made two of four field goal attempts in four games before he suffered a back injury that ended his season. He was given a medical redshirt.[3]

In 2011, Sturgis made 22 of 26 field goal attempts. His 22 completed field goals were the third-best total in the nation and the best in the SEC. He was named to the All-SEC first-team and was a Lou Groza Award finalist.[3][6] He made his only field goal attempt in a 2012 Gator Bowl win.[7] Sturgis made 24 of 28 field goal attempts in 2012. His 24 completed field goals led the SEC and set a new team record.[3] Sturgis was a Lou Groza Award finalist.[3] He made his only field goal attempt in the 2013 Sugar Bowl, which Florida lost.[8]

In his career as a Florida Gator, Sturgis made 70 of 88 field goal attempts (79.5%) and 130 of 136 extra-point attempts (95.6%). His 70 completed field goals and 88 field goal attempts are both team records.[3] He also averaged 64.4 yards on 343 kickoffs, with 67 touchbacks.[3] Sturgis graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management in 2011, and Master of Science degree in Management in 2012.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
5 ft 9+7⁄8 in
(1.77 m) 		188 lb
(85 kg) 		30 in
(0.76 m) 		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)
[9][10]

Miami Dolphins

In the 2013 NFL Draft, Sturgis was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round, as the 166th overall pick.[11] He was the first placekicker taken in the draft.[12]

On August 14, 2013, Sturgis became the starter for the 2013 season after a short-lived competition with Dan Carpenter and with the latter being released that day. In his professional debut, Sturgis did not miss any of his 3 field goal attempts. In Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens, Sturgis tried to send the game into overtime when he attempted a 57-yard field goal near the end of fourth quarter as the Dolphins lost 26–23. In Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sturgis kicked a 44-yard field goal to tie the game at 20 with 11 seconds to go in regulation as the Dolphins won 22–20 in overtime.

Sturgis was released by the team on September 5, 2015, and was replaced by Andrew Franks.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 28, 2015, Sturgis signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, following a season-ending injury to Cody Parkey.[14]

In his first game with the Eagles, Sturgis missed a 30-yard field goal attempt and an extra point attempt, which could have turned the scoreboard in favor of the Eagles as they went on to lose 23–20 to the Washington Redskins. After the game Sturgis took responsibility, saying "the rest of the team gave such a good effort today. [They] played so well. It's tough knowing I didn't do my part. I just went out there and missed. Hurt the team. It's on me." After the game, head coach Chip Kelly decided Sturgis is better than anyone else they could sign. "We looked at what's out there," Kelly said. "I think the state of kicking in the league now is not very good. There's been a lot of changes. ...We feel in terms of what's available out there, we're going to stick with Caleb."[15][16] In his second game with the Eagles, Sturgis missed another extra point, but was able to make all four of his field goals including one that broke a 7–7 second quarter tie in a 39–17 victory over the New Orleans Saints.[17] However, Kelly did not show much confidence in his kicker as he went for it two times on fourth and long early in the game.

On September 7, 2016, Sturgis signed a one-year extension worth $900,000 to remain with the Eagles after beating out Parkey in training camp.[18]

On September 10, 2017, in the season opening 30–17 victory over the Washington Redskins, Sturgis converted three field goals, a 50-yarder, a 42-yarder, and a 37-yarder.[19] However, Sturgis suffered a hip injury in the game and was placed on injured reserve on September 12, 2017.[20] Without Sturgis, the Eagles won Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots.[21]

Los Angeles Chargers

On March 16, 2018, Sturgis signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.[22] He won the Chargers starting kicking job after beating out Roberto Aguayo.[23] Sturgis was released by the Chargers on November 5, 2018, after missing a field goal and two extra points in Week 9.[24]

Personal life

Sturgis married Kimberly Davidson, a former University of Florida cheerleader, in July 2014. Sturgis has five siblings. His older brother, Nathan, plays in Major League Soccer. One of his younger brothers, Mark, was also a placekicker at Saint Augustine High, following in his brother's footsteps.[25] His father, Smiley Sturgis, is a pastor.[26]

As of 2018, Sturgis coached at Kohl's Kicking Camps, a training camp.[27][28]

See also

References

  1. ^ NFL Draft Results: Dolphins add K Caleb Sturgis with pick 166 in 5th round
  2. ^ "Caleb Sturgis". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Caleb Sturgis" Archived May 17, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. gatorzone.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. ^ "Caleb Sturgis 2008 Game Log". espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  5. ^ "Caleb Sturgis 2009 Game Log". espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  6. ^ "Caleb Sturgis Stats". sports-reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  7. ^ "Caleb Sturgis 2011 Game Log". espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  8. ^ "Caleb Sturgis". espn.go.com. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  9. ^ "2013 NFL Draft Scout Caleb Sturgis College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "Caleb Sturgis 2013 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "2013 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  12. ^ Thompson, Edgar. "Dolphins select kicker Caleb Sturgis with the 166th pick". orlandosentinel.com. April 27, 2013. Retrieved April 27, 2013. Archived May 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ @OmarKelly (September 5, 2015). "The Dolphins have released Caleb Sturgis, selecting Andrew Franks as their kicker for this season" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Hanzus, Dan (September 28, 2015). "Eagles move Cody Parkey to IR; Caleb Sturgis signs". NFL.com. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
  15. ^ Gantt, Darin (October 4, 2015). "Caleb Sturgis struggling in Eagles debut, but he's not alone". NBCSports.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  16. ^ "Chip Kelly is sticking with Caleb Sturgis". NBCSports.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2015.
  17. ^ Benjamin, Cody (October 1, 2015). "Game-by-game 2015 Eagles notebook". EaglesNotebook.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015.
  18. ^ Shorr-Parks, Elliot (September 7, 2016). "Eagles sign K Caleb Sturgis to 1-year extension". NJ.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  19. ^ "Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins - September 10th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  20. ^ George, David (September 12, 2017). "Eagles Agree To Terms With K Jake Elliott; Place Caleb Sturgis On Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  21. ^ "Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  22. ^ Henne, Ricky (March 16, 2018). "Chargers Sign Kicker Caleb Sturgis". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  23. ^ Gantt, Darin (September 1, 2018). "Chargers settle kicking competition, cut Roberto Aguayo". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  24. ^ Patra, Kevin (November 5, 2018). "Chargers cut Caleb Sturgis after three botched kicks". NFL.com.
  25. ^ Edgar Thompson, "Clutch kicker Caleb Sturgis poised to play his final game at Florida," Orlando Sentinel (December 22, 2012). Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  26. ^ "Learning Legacy awards presented to former St. Johns County students". The St. Augustine Record. October 28, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  27. ^ "Staff". Kohl's Kicking Camps. September 29, 2018. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  28. ^ Elwood, Hayley (March 16, 2018). "Five Fun Facts: Caleb Sturgis". chargers.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.

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