Quick Info
| Profession | American football placekicker |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Sherman Oaks, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Nick Folk
08/11/2026
Through the first eight games of the 2026 season, Folk had made 12 of 16 field goal attempts and missed an extra point, which has raised questions about the Falcons' kicking stability. Special teams coach Craig Aukerman has publicly backed Folk and said the team is not considering a change.
12/03/2026
The Atlanta Falcons officially signed veteran kicker Nick Folk as a free agent in March 2026 after he spent 2025 with the New York Jets. Folk had made 96.6 percent of his field goal attempts with the Jets that season, the best rate in the NFL. The Falcons were seeking kicking stability after cycling through three kickers during the 2025 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nicholas Alexander Folk |
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| Summary | Veteran NFL placekicker who entered the league as a sixth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2007 and has since played for several NFL teams. He signed with the Atlanta Falcons in March 2026 and is handling the team's kicking duties in the 2026 season. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
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| Weight | 225 lbs |
| Position | Placekicker |
| Jersey Number | 6 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Arizona |
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Career
| NFL Draft | 2007, 6th round (178th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys |
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| Pro Bowl Selections | Former Pro Bowler |
| Career Field Goals | 431 or more, leading active NFL kickers as of 2026 reports |
| Notable Records | Led the NFL in field goal percentage in each of the three seasons from 2023 to 2025 |
| Career Field Goal Percentage | About 85 percent |
| Career Extra Point Percentage | About 96.9 percent |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was out of the NFL in 2018 before returning with the Patriots in 2019 as an injury replacement. | |
| 2. His longest career field goal is 58 yards. | |
| 3. Set a New England Patriots franchise record by making 36 consecutive field goals. |
