Danny Kight

Edward Oliver "Danny" Kight (born August 18, 1971) is an American former professional football kickoff specialist who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens. He played college soccer at Augusta State University.

Early life Edward Oliver Kight was born on August 18, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia. He signed with the Chargers on April 23, 1996. He was later released on August 14, 1996. On October 13, 1999, Kight signed with the Colts as a kickoff specialist and handled kickoff duties for the remainder of the season. He also appeared in one playoff game that year and kicked off five times for 271 yards (54 yard average) and two touchbacks.

Kight signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (AFL) on February 25, 2005. He played in one game for the Rattlers, converting one of three extra points while missing one field goal.

On February 18, 2006, Kight signed with the AFL's Columbus Destroyers as an emergency kicker after Mark Lewis was placed on emergency hold. Kight was waived on February 20 after Lewis returned. Kight re-signed with Columbus as an emergency kicker again on February 23, but was waived again on February 27. He was signed as an emergency kicker for the third time on March 2, and was waived for the final time on March 6, 2006. Overall, Kight played in three games for the Destroyers during the 2006 season, converting two of six field goals and 15 of 17 extra points while also posting one solo tackle.