Leigh Tiffin

American football placekicker

Leigh Tiffin - American football placekicker
Born

August 3rd, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Alabama. Achieved recognition as a reliable placekicker during the 2008 season. Joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent. Played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, contributing to the team in various capacities. Established a reputation for accuracy and consistency in field goal attempts during professional career.

Played as a placekicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Contributed to Alabama's football success in college

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