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Daniel Vilhelm Carlson is a National Football League placekicker for the Las Vegas Raiders and here is everything you should know about him including net worth, salary, wife and more.

Daniel Carlson

Daniel Carlson Facts

Position:Placekicker
Born:January 23, 1995 (age 27), Colorado Springs, Colorado
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
High school:The Classical Academy, (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
College:Auburn
NFL Draft:2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 167, Minnesota Vikings (2018)Oakland / Las Vegas Raiders (2018–present)
Roster status:Active
Social media:Twitter

Daniel Vilhelm Carlson, an American football placekicker for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League, was born on January 23, 1995. After playing college football for Auburn, where he amassed the most points in SEC history, the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He joined the Raiders after being released by the Minnesota Vikings during his rookie season, and he has twice finished first in scoring in the league. He is currently ranked third among NFL kickers in terms of accuracy.

Daniel Carlson Contract Details

Daniel Carlson agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders on a four-year, $18,400,000 contract that included a $4,000,000 signing bonus, $10,134,001 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,600,000. Carlson’s base salary in 2022 will be $3,434,445, with a cap hit of $4,234,445 and a dead cap value of $3,200,000.

YEARAGEBASE SALARYSIGNINGCAP HITDEAD CAPYEARLY CASH
202126$2,699,556$800,000$3,499,556$10,134,001$6,699,556($6,699,556)
202227$3,434,445$800,000$4,234,445$3,200,000$3,434,445($10,134,001)
202328$3,450,000$800,000$4,250,000$2,400,000$3,450,000($13,584,001)
202429$3,850,000$800,000$4,650,000$1,600,000$3,850,000($17,434,001)
202530$4,350,000$800,000$5,150,000$800,000$4,350,000($21,784,001)

Daniel Carlson Net Worth

Daniel Carlson has been a member of the NFL since 2018, and his net worth is estimated to be around $3.5 million. He made the majority of his money while playing in the NFL. His net worth is expected to skyrocket in the coming years because of his 2021 contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Daniel Carlson Early Life and Career

Carlson was born to Hans and Jodie Carlson on January 23, 1995. Carlson has an older brother, Nils, and a younger brother, Anders, who is an Auburn kicker.

Carlson attended The Classical Academy before enrolling in college.

Carlson never missed an extra point while playing for the Auburn Tigers under head coach Gus Malzahn. With 480 career points, he is the all-time leading scorer in SEC football history, and he has been named to the All-SEC Team First Team three times.

The Minnesota Vikings selected Carlson in the fifth round (167th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was one of two kickers drafted that year, the other being Miami Dolphins’ Jason Sanders.

The Oakland Raiders signed Carlson on October 23, 2018, after the team released fellow rookie kicker Matt McCrane. He converted all four extra point attempts in his Raiders debut against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8.

Carlson received a second-round restricted free agent tender from the Raiders on March 17, 2021. On April 29, he signed the tender.

Carlson agreed to terms with the Raiders on a four-year, $18.4 million contract extension on December 9, 2021, making him the NFL’s third-highest paid kicker.

Daniel Carlson Achievements and Records

  • Second-team All-Pro (2021)
  • 2× NFL scoring leader (2020, 2021)
  • 2× SEC Special Teams Player of the Year (2016, 2017)
  • 3× Second-team All-American (2015–2017)
  • 3× First-team All-SEC (2015–2017)

Daniel Carlson Wife

Daniel is a Las Vegas Riders star who is happily married. He married Katherine, his true love, in 2018.

Katherine is a lovely, supportive, and understanding wife who frequently visits the stadium to watch his games.

FAQs about Daniel Carlson

What nationality is Daniel Carlson?
American
What NFL team does Daniel Carlson play for?
Las Vegas Raiders
What is Daniel Carlson’s salary?
$4,600,000