Brad Maynard Bradley Alan Maynard ( born February 9 , 1974 ) is an American football punter . Even though he is a free agent , one report says he " finished his . . . career . . . in 2011 " indicating he may be retired . He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft , and has also been a member of the Chicago Bears , Houston Texans , and the Cleveland Browns . Early years . Maynard was born in Tipton , Indiana . He attended Sheridan High School in Hamilton County , Indiana , where he played high school football for the Blackhawks . College career . Maynard attended Ball State University , where he played for the at Ball State Cardinals football team . He averaged 44 . 2 yards per kick , ranking third in NCAA history . He amassed over 10 , 700 yards on 242 punts . Maynard was named onto the consensus All - American selection and All - Mid - American Conference first - team pick . He won MAC Defensive Player - of - the - Year and MVP following his senior campaign . He majored in business while playing for the Cardinals . He was described as quiet , humble , and hard working during his collegiate years . Maynard was inducted into Ball State ' s Athletic Hall of Fame on February 8 , 2008 . On May 30 , 2013 , Maynard was inducted to the MAC Hall of Fame . Professional career . New York Giants . The New York Giants selected Maynard in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft , which made him one of the highest drafted punters in the modern era of football . He was a member of the 2000 New York Giants , who played the Baltimore Ravens at Super Bowl XXXV . Maynard set an NFL record for most punts in a Super Bowl game as the Giants lost 34 – 7 . Chicago Bears . After the 2000 season ended , Maynard became a Free Agent and signed with the Chicago Bears . Maynard is known for his occasional trick plays . On rare occasions , he may pass in order to convert a first down . His most notable trick play came in 2001 , when he threw a 27 - yard touchdown pass to Brian Urlacher on a fake field goal en route to a 20 – 15 victory over the Washington Redskins , which secured the Bears the NFC ' s second playoff seed . He also threw passes on fake punts during two Bears ' season finales in 2005 and 2006 . His career passing stats are 4 - 7 with two touchdowns . In January 2007 , he was voted the sexiest member of the Chicago Bears . Along with Patrick Mannelly , kicker Robbie Gould claims Maynard to be one of the Bears ' unsung heroes . On July 25 , 2011 , the Bears released Maynard . Maynard was replaced with former Jacksonville Jaguars punter Adam Podlesh . Houston Texans . On August 2 , 2011 the Houston Texans signed Maynard to a 1 - year deal . He was released on September 3 , and replaced by the rookie Brett Hartmann after originally keeping Maynard and cutting Hartmann . Cleveland Browns . On September 13 , 2011 the Cleveland Browns signed Maynard to replace the injured Richmond McGee . He has not played since . Personal . He and his wife , Karen , have two sons , Conner and Cole , and a daughter , Ava . While on the Bears , every Monday during football season he was featured on " Maynard Monday " with Eric and Kathy on 101 . 9 the Mix in Chicago where he discusses the previous Bears game . His wife was also featured on the segment after a bye week .