Nick Folk Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 41
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 225 lb
- Experience
- 20th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.0
- Pos rank
- K20
- Rostered
- 2%
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Nick Folk Bio
Nick Folk is a kicker for the Atlanta Falcons, where he wears No. 6. Born November 5, 1984, in Los Angeles, CA, he attended Notre Dame and played college football at Arizona.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Folk in round 6, pick 178, of the 2007 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on April 28, 2007. He was traded to the Tennessee Titans on August 29, 2023.
In 226 regular-season games since 2009, he has made 390 of 462 field goals.
Career Timeline
His career from 2009 on, where StatChasers' game logs begin. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Atlanta Falcons Current team2026–present
New York Jets2025, second stint
Tennessee Titans2023–2024
Acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots on August 29, 2023.
New England Patriots2019–2022
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2017
New York Jets2010–2016
Dallas Cowboys2009
College: Arizona
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Atlanta Falcons.
- SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Tennessee Titans.
- TradedTraded by the New England Patriots to the Tennessee Titans for a 2025 seventh-round pick.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Patriots on a two-year, $5 million contract.
- SignedSigned with the New England Patriots.
- SignedSigned to the active roster from the practice squad by the New England Patriots.
- SignedSigned to the active roster from the practice squad by the New England Patriots.
- ReleasedReleased by the New England Patriots.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the New England Patriots.
- ReleasedReleased by the New England Patriots.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the New England Patriots.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the New England Patriots.
- ReleasedReleased by the New England Patriots.
- SignedSigned with the New England Patriots.
- ReleasedReleased by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Jets on a four-year contract.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the New York Jets.
- JoinedJoined the New York Jets.
- WaivedWaived by the Dallas Cowboys.
- TradedTraded by the Cleveland Browns to the Dallas Cowboys for DB Eric Wright and FB Deon Anderson.
- DraftedSelected by the Dallas Cowboys in round 6, pick 178.
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About Nick Folk: Bio FAQ
How old is Nick Folk?
Nick Folk is 41 years old. He was born on November 5, 1984. 2026 is his 20th NFL season.
How tall is Nick Folk?
Nick Folk is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 225 pounds, and plays kicker for the Atlanta Falcons.
How much does Nick Folk weigh?
Nick Folk weighs 225 pounds, his listed weight on the Atlanta Falcons roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Nick Folk wear?
Nick Folk wears number 6 for the Atlanta Falcons. He plays kicker.
What position does Nick Folk play?
Nick Folk plays kicker for the Atlanta Falcons, wearing number 6. 2026 is his 20th season in the NFL.
What team does Nick Folk play for?
Nick Folk plays for the Atlanta Falcons as a kicker. He has been with the Falcons since 2026.
Where did Nick Folk go to college?
Nick Folk played college football at Arizona, after attending Notre Dame (CA).
Where is Nick Folk from?
Nick Folk went to high school in California, at Notre Dame, before playing college football at Arizona.
When is Nick Folk's birthday?
Nick Folk's birthday is November 5. He was born on November 5, 1984 and is 41 years old.
How long has Nick Folk been in the NFL?
2026 is Nick Folk's 20th NFL season; he entered the league in 2010. View his career statistics.
What teams has Nick Folk played for?
Nick Folk has played for the New York Jets (two stints), Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons. View his career statistics.
What year did Nick Folk enter the NFL?
Nick Folk entered the NFL in 2010. 2026 is his 20th season.