Episode 12: Daniel Carlson (Las Vegas Raiders PlaceKicker)

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May 10th, 2023

57 mins 48 secs

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the career of Daniel Vilhelm Carlson, an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Born on January 23, 1995, Carlson made a name for himself during his time at Auburn, where he became the SEC's all-time leading scorer. In the 2018 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round but was released during his rookie season. Carlson later joined the Raiders and has twice led the league in scoring, earning him the reputation as one of the top kickers in the NFL. As we explore his journey to success, we also take a look at his impressive accuracy on the field, currently ranking him as the third most accurate kicker in the league. Don't miss this exciting talk with one of football's rising stars!