Daniel Carlson was drafted No. 167 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 129 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 30 · #167 overall
Daniel Carlson Auburn Draft
Daniel Carlson was drafted No. 167 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 129 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
1× All-Pro
- Overall pick
- #167
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 129
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2344th at Auburn
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Daniel Carlson came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Kicker K
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 213 lbs
- Hometown
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Pre-draft board
- No. 158 prospect60.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
129 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 129
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2344th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- -1-4% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro
Around pick 167
Who came off the board on either side of Daniel Carlson.
NC State
Virginia Tech · 3× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Ole Miss
Auburn in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other K picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Daniel Carlson in the 2018 NFL Draft
Daniel Carlson is a Kicker out of Auburn selected No. 167 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft. 129 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Daniel Carlson drafted?
Daniel Carlson was selected No. 167 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/daniel-carlson.
What college did Daniel Carlson play for?
Daniel Carlson played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Daniel Carlson's NFL career turn out?
129 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/daniel-carlson.