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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, after Forbath was released on August 20, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Release Forbath, Place Aruna on IR, Announce Other Moves|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-release-forbath-place-aruna-on-ir-announce-other-moves|author=Smith, Eric|website=Vikings.com|date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> On September 29, 2018 in a tied 29-29 game against the Green Bay Packers, Carlson missed one field goal in regulation and two in overtime.<ref>https://kstp.com/sports/packers-special-teams-td-difference-hold-14-7-halftime-lead/5072545/</ref> The next day, Carlson was waived and replaced by Dan Bailey. |
In the offseason, he competed with veteran kicker [[Kai Forbath]]. Carlson won the job, after Forbath was released on August 20, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Release Forbath, Place Aruna on IR, Announce Other Moves|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-release-forbath-place-aruna-on-ir-announce-other-moves|author=Smith, Eric|website=Vikings.com|date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> On September 29, 2018 in a tied 29-29 game against the Green Bay Packers, Carlson missed one field goal in regulation and two in overtime.<ref>https://kstp.com/sports/packers-special-teams-td-difference-hold-14-7-halftime-lead/5072545/</ref> The next day, Carlson was waived and replaced by [[Dan Bailey]]. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 20:33, 17 September 2018
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| Born: | January 23, 1995 Colorado Springs, Colorado | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | The Classical Academy (Colorado Springs, Colorado) | ||||||||
| College: | Auburn | ||||||||
| Position: | Placekicker | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 167 | ||||||||
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Daniel Vilhelm Carlson (born January 23, 1995) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Auburn, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was released after just two games with Minnesota after he missed three field goals in a game against the Packers, including two in overtime.
Early life
Carlson was born on January 23, 1995 to Hans and Jodie Carlson. 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, after Forbath was released on August 20, 2018.[4] On September 29, 2018 in a tied 29-29 game against the Green Bay Packers, Carlson missed one field goal in regulation and two in overtime.[5] The next day, Carlson was waived and replaced by Dan Bailey.
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.
- ^ Smith, Eric (August 20, 2018). "Vikings Release Forbath, Place Aruna on IR, Announce Other Moves". Vikings.com.
- ^ https://kstp.com/sports/packers-special-teams-td-difference-hold-14-7-halftime-lead/5072545/
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