Early years

He played football and soccer at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tennessee.

College career

Colquitt played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers where he majored in political science. During the 2005, 2006, and 2007 seasons he was the Volunteers first team punter. He earned consensus first-team All-SEC honors in 2006 and second-team All-SEC honors in 2007.

While at the University of Tennessee, Colquitt had a well-publicized saga with alcohol problems. He was first suspended from the University of Tennessee football team in March 2004 after three alcohol-related arrests, despite having only arrived on campus in 2003. In his junior season, he was suspended for the first five games of the season and had his scholarship stripped after being arrested on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Colquitt was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins on December 22, 2009.

Denver Broncos

Colquitt was signed to the Denver Broncos' active roster from the Miami Dolphins' practice squad on December 30, 2009. In 2011, Colquitt marked the NFL record books after accumulating 4,783 yards, enough for 5th all time for single-season punting yards in a season. On April 23, 2013, Colquitt signed his restricted free agent tender. Colquitt played in Super Bowl 50, which the Broncos won 24-10 against the Carolina Panthers.

Personal

Several of Colquitt's family members have punted in the NFL. His father, Craig, won two Super Bowl rings playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. His older brother, Dustin, is the current punter for the Kansas City Chiefs. His uncle, Jimmy, punted at Tennessee (1981-1984); his 43.9 punting average ranks first in school history. Jimmy played in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks in 1985.

Britton gives glory to God (Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit) for his talents, success, and eternal salvation. He is a part of a local church family in Castle Rock, CO.

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