He was signed by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2009.

He has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Edmonton Eskimos, Carolina Panthers, and BC Lions.

He was also named first-team All-Conference USA by media and a second-team selection by conference's head coaches.

In one game against Alcorn State, he kicked 5 field goals which set UAB single-game record.

On July 15, 2012, Waters was signed by the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) as an injury replacement for starting kicker Noel Prefontaine.

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.

[5] He was recovering from an injury to start the 2017 CFL season, while rookie Ty Long assumed the kicking duties.

Upon entering free agency, Waters signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 14, 2018 to a one-year deal.

The series follows Waters as he leaves his punting job in the CFL in order to chase after his dream of being a punter in the NFL.