Nate Kaeding
American football placekicker
Born
March 26th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers and the Miami Dolphins. Established a reputation for precision and accuracy in kicking, becoming one of the most reliable kickers during his career. Notably achieved a high field goal percentage, particularly in playoff situations. Suffered injuries that affected further playing opportunities, leading to retirement from professional football.
Played for the San Diego Chargers
Achieved a career field goal percentage of 86.2%
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