Daniel Carlson Bio
Daniel Carlson is an NFL placekicker for the New Orleans Saints. Born January 23, 1995, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he played college football at Auburn and entered the NFL as a fifth-round selection by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft. Minnesota selected him 167th overall on April 28, 2018. He is listed at 6-foot-5 and 222 pounds.
Carlson’s first NFL stint with Minnesota ended in September 2018, after which he joined the Raiders organization in October of that year. He developed into a long-term starter in Oakland and later Las Vegas, earning multiple AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors and establishing himself as one of the league’s prominent kickers. His career highlights include first-team All-Pro recognition in 2022 and second-team All-Pro honors in 2021.
The Saints signed Carlson as a free agent on August 24, 2026, and he is listed on New Orleans’ active roster as its No. 10 kicker as of September 21, 2026. His role centers on placekicking, including field-goal and extra-point attempts, with a profile built around experience, range and performance in high-pressure situations.
- Jersey number
- 2
- Position
- PK
- Birth date
- 1/23/1995
- College
- Auburn