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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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> He was one of two kickers to be drafted that year.


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 16, 2018 in a game against the Green Bay Packers, Carlson missed one field goal in regulation and two in overtime resulting in a 29-29 tie.<ref>https://kstp.com/sports/packers-special-teams-td-difference-hold-14-7-halftime-lead/5072545/</ref> The following day, Carlson was [[Waivers (American football)|waived]] and replaced by veteran [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Sign WR Aldrick Robinson, Waive K Daniel Carlson|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-sign-wr-aldrick-robinson-release-k-daniel-carlson|website=Vikings.com|date=September 17, 2018}}</ref>
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 16, 2018 in a game against the Green Bay Packers, Carlson missed one field goal in regulation and two in overtime resulting in a 29-29 tie.<ref>https://kstp.com/sports/packers-special-teams-td-difference-hold-14-7-halftime-lead/5072545/</ref> The following day, Carlson was [[Waivers (American football)|waived]] and replaced by veteran [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Sign WR Aldrick Robinson, Waive K Daniel Carlson|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-sign-wr-aldrick-robinson-release-k-daniel-carlson|website=Vikings.com|date=September 17, 2018}}</ref>

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Daniel Carlson
Personal information
Born: (1995-01-23) January 23, 1995 (age 29)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Height:6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:The Classical Academy
(Colorado Springs, Colorado)
College:Auburn
Position:Placekicker
NFL draft:2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 167
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Second-team All-American (2015–2017)
  • 3× First-team All-SEC (2015–2017)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2018
Field goals made:1
Field goals attempted:4
Field goal %:25
Career long field goal:48

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.[1] Under head coach Gus Malzahn, he never missed an extra point in his collegiate career with the Auburn Tigers.[2] He is the all-time leading scorer in SEC football history.[3]

Professional career

Carlson was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round (167th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[4] He was one of two kickers to be drafted that year.

In the offseason, he competed with veteran kicker Kai Forbath. Carlson won the job, after Forbath was released on August 20, 2018.[5] On September 16, 2018 in a game against the Green Bay Packers, Carlson missed one field goal in regulation and two in overtime resulting in a 29-29 tie.[6] The following day, Carlson was waived and replaced by veteran Dan Bailey.[7]

Personal life

Carlson married Katherine Barker on January 13, 2018, in Birmingham, Alabama. The two met during their time at Auburn.

References

  1. ^ Kaniewski, Scott. "TCA's Daniel Carlson up for national award for charitable acts". Colorado Springs Gazette. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
  2. ^ "'Turncoat' Carlson represents Auburn's best chance of beating Alabama".
  3. ^ Vitale, Josh (October 7, 2017). "Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson breaks career SEC scoring record". oanow.com. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Bergman, Jeremy (April 28, 2018). "Vikings trade two picks to draft kicker Daniel Carlson". NFL.com. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  5. ^ Smith, Eric (August 20, 2018). "Vikings Release Forbath, Place Aruna on IR, Announce Other Moves". Vikings.com.
  6. ^ https://kstp.com/sports/packers-special-teams-td-difference-hold-14-7-halftime-lead/5072545/
  7. ^ "Vikings Sign WR Aldrick Robinson, Waive K Daniel Carlson". Vikings.com. September 17, 2018.

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