| File:Neil rackers redskins.jpg Rackers at Redskins training camp in 2012. | |
| Free agent | |
| Placekicker | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: August 16, 1976 | |
| Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Illinois | |
| NFL Draft: 2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 169 | |
| Debuted in 2000 for the Cincinnati Bengals | |
| Career history | |
* Cincinnati Bengals ( 2000– 2002)
| |
| Roster status: Unrestricted free agent | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
* Most field goals of 55 yards or more in one quarter (2)
| |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2011 | |
| Field goals | 264 |
| Field goal attempts | 330 |
| Field goal % | 80.0 |
| Long field goal | 57 [1] |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Neil William Rackers[2] (born August 16, 1976) is an American football placekicker of the National Football League (NFL), who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Illinois.
Rackers has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, and Washington Redskins.
Early years[]
Rackers attended Aquinas-Mercy High School in St. Louis, Missouri and was a student and a letterman in football, soccer, and baseball. In football, he was a two-year letterman and an All-Conference selection. In soccer, he led his team to consecutive State Titles and was an All-State selection. In baseball, he was an All-Conference selection.
Professional career[]
Cincinnati Bengals[]
Rackers was drafted in the sixth round of 2000 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played three seasons for the team, making 44 out of 67 field goals.
Arizona Cardinals[]
Rackers reached and or surpassed 20 touchbacks in a season twice in his career, and once had a streak of 31 consecutive field goals made before missing a 43-yarder in 2005 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. On New Year's Day, 2006, Rackers kicked his 40th field goal of the season, an NFL record. He was rewarded with a spot in that year's Pro Bowl. He is also one of the two active players to attempt a fair catch kick.
Rackers in a 2010 preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Houston Texans[]
Rackers was signed by the Houston Texans on April 5, 2010, and replaced Kris Brown later for the 2010 season, and made his first two field goals as a Texan on September 12.
Washington Redskins[]
Rackers signed a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins on April 24, 2012 and competed with Graham Gano for a spot on the team.[3] On August 27, the Redskins released Rackers.[4]
References[]
- ↑ "Houston Texans at Denver Broncos - December 26, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. 2010-12-26. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012260den.htm. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
- ↑ "Rackers on Pro-Football-Reference". rbref.com. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/rackenei01.htm. Retrieved 2007-12-23.
- ↑ Maske, Mark (April 24, 2012). "Kicker Neil Rackers says he’s signed with the Redskins". WashingtonPost.com. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/kicker-neil-rackers-says-hes-signed-with-the-redskins/2012/04/24/gIQAhUfkfT_blog.html. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
- ↑ Jones, Mike (August 27, 2012). "Redskins release Neil Rackers". WashingtonPost.com. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-release-neil-rackers/2012/08/27/59e91148-f049-11e1-adc6-87dfa8eff430_blog.html. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
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