Blair Walsh

American football kicker, 2012 Pro Bowler

Blair Walsh - American football kicker, 2012 Pro Bowler
Born

January 8th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a kicker in the National Football League. Walsh was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. During the 2012 season, achieved success with 35 field goals made, ranking among the top kickers. Contributed to the Vikings' playoff run, leading to a Pro Bowl selection. Later played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Atlanta Falcons.

Selected to the 2012 Pro Bowl

Led the NFL in field goals made in 2012

Played for Minnesota Vikings from 2012 to 2016

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