Brett Alan Kern is an American football punter for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football at Toledo and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
Brett Kern’s Parents: Meet Brett Kern’s Father Goalkeeper Cal Kern
Brett Kern’s parents are Sherrie and Cal Kern. Cal Kern is the president and owner of the Niagara Power, an amateur baseball team, and the New York State Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a retired professional soccer goalkeeper and the father of NFL punter Brett Kern.
Kern graduated from Kenmore East High School. He attended Buffalo State College where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1968 to 1971. He was the 1971 First Team All-American goalkeeper.
On February 9, 1972, the Toronto Metros selected him in the first round with the third overall pick in the North American Soccer League draft.
He remained a backup during his time with Toronto before moving to the Rochester Lancers where he was again a backup.