Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2018R5 · #167
K· Round 5
Daniel
Carlson.
Sickos Grade
48.3/100
K· Round 5· Strong-legged, accurate field goal specialist with clutch performance ability
Daniel
Carlson.
Auburn· 6'5"· 213 lb
/ Recruiting profile
★★★☆☆stars.8400
National · #1044HS class · 2013The Classical Academy, CO
247Sports composite via CFBD
R5 · #167 · MIN
02Scheme fit
Ideal system
Kicking systems primarily focus on special teams execution, maximizing field goal accuracy and kickoff distance.
PlacekickerKickoff Specialist
Best role
Immediate starting kicker with high accuracy under pressure.
Wrong fit
Teams that prioritize an aggressive, high-risk onside kick strategy over consistent field goal conversion.
Carlson's strong and accurate leg makes him a valuable asset in any system prioritizing special teams consistency and reliable scoring.
08College production
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Auburn | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Auburn | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Auburn | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Auburn | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 53 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
10In hindsight
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
1
Seasons
8
Career AV
23
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