Adam Matthew Vinatieri is an American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 seasons with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts. Considered one of the greatest placekickers of all time, he is the NFL's all-time leading scorer at 2,673 points. He also holds the NFL records for field goals made (599), postseason points (238), and overtime field goals made (12).
Vinatieri with the Colts in 2018
Vinatieri warming up during the pre-game of Super Bowl XXXIX
Vinatieri's Colt jersey at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Vinatieri in 2010
In American football, the placekicker, or simply kicker, is the player who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals and extra points. In most cases, the placekicker also serves as the team's kickoff specialist and occasionally in youth football, also acts as the punter.
An amateur placekicker attempts to kick a field goal.
Justin Tucker, the most accurate placekicker in NFL history.
Rian Lindell of the Buffalo Bills prepares for a practice field goal kick