Education
Swayze attended Jackson Preparatory in Jackson, Mississippi, where he played kicker, wide receiver and punter.
Swayze attended Jackson Preparatory in Jackson, Mississippi, where he played kicker, wide receiver and punter.
He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at UAB.
He was his team"s leading receiver for three years. He was named all-state selection his senior year.
His senior year, he was voted team Most Valuable Player.
That year, he had 35 catches, 813 yards and 10 touchdowns and 14 field goals. He also participated in baseball and track.
His college major was Business Management. In 2005, as a freshman, Waters was the kick off specialist.
He was named to Conference United States of America Commissioner"s Honor Roll.
In 2006, as a sophomore, He was a kick off specialist and a "Long Field goal specialist". In 2007, as a Junior, he kicked and punted. He was also named first-team All-Conference United States of America by media and a second-team selection by conference"s head coaches.
He made 22-of-28 field goals during the season, including being 8-for-10 from 40-49 and 3-of-4 for 50-plus yards.
In one game against Alcorn State, he kicked 5 field goals which set UAB single-game record. He had an average of 41.4 yards per punt.
Detroit Lions
Waters was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 NFL draft. He was cut from the team, only to be re-signed in August.
He was waived/injured on August 26 when the team signed placekicker Billy Cundiff.
Oakland Raiders
Waters was signed by the Oakland Raiders on April 13, 2010. On September 4, 2010, Waters was released to free agent status by the Oakland Raiders. Pittsburgh Steelers
Waters was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 10, 2011.
He was released on September 2.
Edmonton Eskimos
Waters was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on June 24, 2012, and then released on July 10. Toronto Argonauts
On July 15, 2012, Waters was signed by the Toronto Argonauts as an injury replacement for starting kicker Noel Prefontaine.
Carolina Panthers
On February 11th, 2016, Waters was signed by the Carolina Panthers. Swayze is married to Kendal Carr Waters.
Waters is the son of Susan and Joel Waters.
Contrary to popular rumor, Waters is not named after actor Patrick Swayze.
He was named a finalist for the Lou Groza Award. The Argos would go on to win the 100th Grey Cup at the end of the 2012 season, with Waters" serving as the team"s placekicker as Noel Prefontaine had returned to handle the punting duties. He won the John Agro Special Teams Award for being named the Canadian Football League"s Most Outstanding Special Teams Player in 2014.
He has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers and Toronto Argonauts.
