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Daniel Carlson is 31 years old, born January 23, 1995. Carlson is 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) and 223 lb (101 kg). Carlson plays placekicker for the New Orleans Saints (as of November 3, 2026). Carlson's 2026 salary is $1,487,500, under a contract through 2026. Carlson was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2018, round 5, pick 167, out of Auburn.
Daniel Carlson at a glance
- Age31 born January 23, 1995
- Height6 ft 5 in 196 cm
- Weight223 lb 101 kg
- Experience9th season debut 2018
- CollegeAuburn
- 2026 salary$1.5 million contract through 2026
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Daniel Carlson contract
- 2026 salary$1.5 million + $187,500 bonus
- Signed through2026
- WithNew Orleans Saints
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $282,353 | – |
| 2019 | $570,000 | – |
| 2020 | $750,000 | – |
| 2021 | $6.7 million | – |
| 2022 | $3.4 million | – |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | – |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | – |
| 2025 | $4.4 million | – |
| 2026 | $1.5 million | $187,500 |
Career
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Daniel Carlson is on the New Orleans Saints, coached by Kellen Moore.
- BornJanuary 23, 1995, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
- Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight223 lb (101 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2018, round 5, pick 167
- Drafted byMinnesota Vikings
- Debut2018
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