Greg Zuerlein is a former American football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several years. He was born on December 27, 1987, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Zuerlein began his professional career in 2012 when he was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent. He quickly established himself as one of the most accurate and powerful kickers in the league, earning the nickname "Greg the Leg" for his ability to make long field goals.
During his time with the Rams, Zuerlein set several franchise records, including the longest field goal in team history (61 yards) and the most field goals made in a single season (38). He was also named to the Pro Bowl in 2017 and was a second-team All-Pro selection in 2013 and 2017.
In 2019, Zuerlein signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent. He continued to be a reliable kicker for the team, making 34 of 41 field goal attempts and all 40 of his extra point attempts in his first season with the Cowboys.
However, Zuerlein struggled with consistency in the 2020 season, missing several key kicks that cost the Cowboys important games. Despite this, he was re-signed by the team for the 2021 season.
In March 2021, Zuerlein was released by the Cowboys and signed with the Baltimore Ravens. However, he was released by the Ravens in August 2021 after struggling in the preseason.
Overall, Greg Zuerlein had a successful career as an NFL kicker, earning a reputation as one of the most accurate and powerful kickers in the league. While he had some struggles towards the end of his career, he will be remembered as one of the best kickers of his generation.
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