Daniel Carlson Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 31
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 222 lb
- Experience
- 9th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 6.7
- Pos rank
- K25
- Rostered
- 2%
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Daniel Carlson Bio
Daniel Carlson is a kicker for the New Orleans Saints, where he wears No. 10. Born January 23, 1995, in Colorado Springs, CO, he attended The Classical Academy and played college football at Auburn.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Carlson in round 5, pick 167, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was traded to the New York Jets on April 28, 2018. He was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on April 28, 2018. Since then, Carlson played for the Las Vegas Raiders (2018–2025) and joined the New Orleans Saints in 2026.
In 128 regular-season games since 2018, he has made 229 of 264 field goals.
Career Timeline
3 stops with 3 teams in 9 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New Orleans Saints Current team2026–present
Las Vegas Raiders2018–2025
Minnesota Vikings2018
Selected in round 5, pick 167, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
College: Auburn
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the New Orleans Saints.
- ContractSigned a four-year, $18.4 million contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- TenderSigned his second-round restricted free-agent tender with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- TenderSigned exclusive rights free agent tender with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Oakland Raiders.
- SignedSigned with the Oakland Raiders.
- WaivedWaived by the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned rookie contract with the Vikings.
- SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
- TradedTraded by the Minnesota Vikings to the New York Jets for TE Tyler Conklin.
- TradedTraded by the New York Jets to the Minnesota Vikings for DT Folorunso Fatukasi and RB Trenton Cannon.
- DraftedSelected by the Minnesota Vikings in round 5, pick 167.
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How old is Daniel Carlson?
Daniel Carlson is 31 years old. He was born on January 23, 1995. 2026 is his 9th NFL season.
How tall is Daniel Carlson?
Daniel Carlson is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 222 pounds, and plays kicker for the New Orleans Saints.
How much does Daniel Carlson weigh?
Daniel Carlson weighs 222 pounds, his listed weight on the New Orleans Saints roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Daniel Carlson wear?
Daniel Carlson wears number 10 for the New Orleans Saints. He plays kicker.
What position does Daniel Carlson play?
Daniel Carlson plays kicker for the New Orleans Saints, wearing number 10. 2026 is his 9th season in the NFL.
What team does Daniel Carlson play for?
Daniel Carlson plays for the New Orleans Saints as a kicker. He has been with the Saints since 2026.
Where did Daniel Carlson go to college?
Daniel Carlson played college football at Auburn, after attending The Classical Academy (CO).
Where is Daniel Carlson from?
Daniel Carlson went to high school in Colorado, at The Classical Academy, before playing college football at Auburn.
When is Daniel Carlson's birthday?
Daniel Carlson's birthday is January 23. He was born on January 23, 1995 and is 31 years old.
How long has Daniel Carlson been in the NFL?
2026 is Daniel Carlson's 9th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018. View his career statistics.
What teams has Daniel Carlson played for?
Daniel Carlson has played for the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.
What year did Daniel Carlson enter the NFL?
Daniel Carlson entered the NFL in 2018. 2026 is his 9th season.