Luke Prestridge
Luke Prestridge (born September 17, 1956) is a former punter with a 6-year career in the National Football League. He was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1982 season as a member of the Denver Broncos. In high school, he was the quarterback and punter for the Sharpstown Apollos in Houston, Texas (class of 1975). As of 2017's NFL off-season, Luke Prestridge held at the Broncos franchise records for punts in a game (12; tied with 2 others), and career post-season yards per punt (45.7).
| Born: | September 17, 1956 Houston, Texas |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Punter |
| College | Baylor |
| NFL draft | 1979 / Round: 7 / Pick 188 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1979–1983 | Denver Broncos |
| 1984 | New England Patriots |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
In a 1984 game in Week 8 between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins, Prestridge booted an 89-yard punt, which at the time tied an NFL record for longest punt. Through the 2018 NFL season, it remained the fourth longest punt in the NFL Super Bowl era.