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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Carlson was drafted by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in the fifth round (167th overall) of the [[2018 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings trade two picks to draft kicker Daniel Carlson|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000929992/article/vikings-trade-two-picks-to-draft-kicker-daniel-carlson|author=Bergman, Jeremy|website=NFL.com|date=April 28, 2018|accessdate=May 6, 2018}}</ref> |
Carlson was drafted by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in the fifth round (167th overall) of the [[2018 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings trade two picks to draft kicker Daniel Carlson|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000929992/article/vikings-trade-two-picks-to-draft-kicker-daniel-carlson|author=Bergman, Jeremy|website=NFL.com|date=April 28, 2018|accessdate=May 6, 2018}}</ref> |
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In the offseason, He competed with veteran kicker [[Kai Forbath]]. Carlson won the job, and Forbath was released on August 20. |
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==Personal life== |
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Carlson married Katherine Barker Carlson on January 13, 2018 in Birmingham, AL. The two met during their time at Auburn University. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Position: | Kicker |
Personal information | |
Born: | Colorado Springs, Colorado | January 23, 1995
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Colorado Springs (CO) The Classical Academy |
College: | Auburn |
NFL draft: | 2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 167 |
Career history | |
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Roster status: | Active |
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Daniel Vilhelm Carlson (born January 23, 1995) is an American football placekicker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn, and was drafted by the Vikings in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Early life
Born Daniel Vilhelm Carlson to Hans and Jodie Carlson in Dallas, Texas. Carlson has an older brother Nils and a younger brother Anders.
High school and college career
Carlson attended The Classical Academy before college. Under head coach Gus Malzahn, he never missed an extra point in his collegiate career with the Auburn Tigers.[1] He is the all-time leading scorer in SEC football history.[2]
Professional career
Carlson was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round (167th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[3]
In the offseason, He competed with veteran kicker Kai Forbath. Carlson won the job, and Forbath was released on August 20.
Personal life
Carlson married Katherine Barker Carlson on January 13, 2018 in Birmingham, AL. The two met during their time at Auburn University.
References
- ^ "'Turncoat' Carlson represents Auburn's best chance of beating Alabama".
- ^ Vitale, Josh (October 7, 2017). "Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson breaks career SEC scoring record". oanow.com. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ Bergman, Jeremy (April 28, 2018). "Vikings trade two picks to draft kicker Daniel Carlson". NFL.com. Retrieved May 6, 2018.