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Birmingham Stallions sign former Auburn kicker Anders Carlson
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Former Auburn kicker Anders Carlson has been signed by the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL after the team released Jonathan Garibay. Carlson, who had a successful college career, faced challenges in the NFL, including accuracy issues and multiple team changes.
Former Auburn kicker Anders Carlson is getting an opportunity in professional football again. On Tuesday, Carlson was signed by the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL. The Stallions released Jonathan Garibay, who had kicking duties for the first three games of the season. Garibay was two of three on field goals this season but had missed three extra point attempts.
Carlson played the Tigers from 2018-22 and ended his career second all-time at Auburn in points scored. He also finished second in field goals made at 79. In both statistical categories, he is behind his brother Daniel Carlson. Anders Carlson was 79 of 110 on field goals with a percentage of 71.8%. His best season was 2020, when he was 90.9% and made 20 of 22 kicks. For the 2020 season, he was named First Team All-SEC and Second Team All-American. During his final two seasons at Auburn, he struggled with his accuracy and missed 12 field goal attempts.
After his career at Auburn was over, Carlson was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft in the sixth round. His accuracy issues from his final two seasons at Auburn continued as he led the NFL with 13 missed kicks. A late miss versus the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round would contribute to the Packers losing 24-21. During the off-season, the Packers would add two more kickers to give Carlson some competition. None of the three would make it past the preseason.
Eventually, during the 2024 season, he would be signed by the 49ers, but Carlson was released in early November. His most recent NFL stop was with the New York Jets when he signed to the practice squad on November 8th. He would eventually be elevated to the active roster before the 2024 season ended. The Jets would release Carlson during the 2025 off-season.
He will now have an opportunity to restart his football career with the Stallions. While accuracy has been an issue for Carlson at times, there are few kickers with stronger legs. The UFL has a rule that any field goal of 60 yards or more is worth four points. Auburn fans can see Carlson with the Stallions on Saturday when they host the Orlando Storm at 3 p.m. CT. FOX will broadcast the game.
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Q&A
Why did the Birmingham Stallions sign Anders Carlson?
The Birmingham Stallions signed Anders Carlson to replace Jonathan Garibay, who struggled with accuracy, missing three extra point attempts in the first three games of the season.
What were Anders Carlson's college statistics at Auburn?
Anders Carlson finished his Auburn career second all-time in points scored and field goals made, with 79 successful field goals out of 110 attempts, achieving a 71.8% accuracy rate.
What challenges did Anders Carlson face in the NFL before joining the Stallions?
Anders Carlson faced accuracy issues in the NFL, leading the league with 13 missed kicks during his time with the Green Bay Packers and experiencing multiple team changes, including stints with the 49ers and Jets.
