The Denver Broncos’ punter was born in Bangor. Here’s how he got to the NFL.

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) kicks a field goal as punter Colby Wadman holds during the first half of an NFL football game as Los Angeles Rams cornerback Sam Shields (37) pursues, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Denver. (David Zalubowski | AP)

It is a day Harry and Sharon Rideout will never forget.

On Oct. 7, the Hermon residents were among the fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, watching their grandson, Colby Wadman, make his National Football League debut as the punter for the Denver Broncos against the New York Jets.

It was the first time the Bangor-born Wadman had punted in a game since Nov. 19, 2016, when he played for the University of California Davis. He continued working out and kicking, and he was eventually added to the Broncos’ practice squad Sept. 26.

When starting punter Marquette King suffered a thigh injury and couldn’t play, Wadman was activated.

Wadman also serves as the holder for place-kicker Brandon McManus, a duty he had performed in high school and college.