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The Daniel Carlson file

August 21, 2018 at 4:02AM
Minnesota Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Mark Reis)
Minnesota Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Mark Reis) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Daniel Carlson

Age: 23

Size: 6-5, 215 pounds

Hometown: Colorado Springs

College: Auburn

Drafted: 2018, fifth round (167th overall). Highest drafted kicker in Vikings history and first kicker taken in this year's draft.

Résumé: SEC's all-time scoring leader (480 points). … First-team All-SEC twice and SEC Special Teams Player of the Year twice. … Never missed a PAT in college.

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