Sylvester Word

Sylvester Word

No. 5     Cleveland Browns
Punter
Personal information
Date of birth: March 14, 1993 (age 27)
Place of birth: Independence, MO
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Truman High School, Independence, MO
College: Missouri
NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 7 / Pick: 185
Debuted in 2016 for the Cleveland Browns
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2016-present) *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2020
Games Played 60 Punting Average 43.6

Sylvester Word (born March 14, 1993) is an American football Punter for the Cleveland Browns.

College career

Word was a two-year starter for the Missouri Tigers.

Professional career

Draft

Word was selected with the 185th overall pick of the 2016 NFLHC Draft.

Cleveland Browns

Word has been the Browns starting punter since he was drafted.

Career Stats

Regular Season

Year	Team	Games	Starts	Average
					Rating
2016	CLE	12	12	-	80
2017	CLE	16	16	44.1	83
2018	CLE	16	16	43.3	85
2019	CLE	16	16	43.4	86
2020	CLE	0	0	0	85
Career		60	60	43.6