Matt Gay

American football kicker, Super Bowl champion

Matt Gay - American football kicker, Super Bowl champion
Born

March 15th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Utah, gaining recognition for consistent kicking accuracy. Selected in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where significant contributions were made in games, including a notable performance against the New York Giants. In 2021, won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams. Established a reputation for clutch kicks during the postseason and regular season.

Won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams

Selected in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft

Played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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