Nick Folk

Nicholas Alexander "Nick" Folk (born November 5, 1984) is an American football placekicker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona. Folk was selected to be the NFC kicker in the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2007.

Early years

Folk played high school football at Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, California, where as a senior, he was named "All-CIF" as a punter and second-team as a placekicker.

College career

Folk played college football at the University of Arizona and became the starter as a sophomore. The longest field goal of his college career, 52-yards, came in 2005 against USC. During his sophomore year, he also took over the punting duties in addition to his kicking duties.

He earned All-Pac-10 honors as a senior. He finished his college career after making 30-of-47 field goals, 79-of-81 extra points and 96 punts for 4,242 yards (44.2 avg.), including a long of 61 yards.