Texans punter Shane Lechler stays hungry at age 40

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Texans punter Shane Lechler is seemingly ageless, booming punts to remain atop his profession.

The 40-year-old seven-time Pro Bowl selection is entering his 18th NFL season and averaged 47.5 yards and a 40.1 net per punt last season. He placed 30 punts inside opponents' 20-yard line.

The East Barnard native and former Texas A&M standout is regarded as a potential future Hall of Fame selection as one of the top punters in NFL history.

Signed to a one-year, $2 million contract this offseason that included a $500,000 signing bonus, Lechler says remaining hungry despite his accomplishments is what drives him.

"I know that there's somebody younger and cheaper that wants my job," Lechler said. "And there are only 32 people in the world that can do my job. I've got to stay on top of it. I take that challenge. I love being in the underdog role."