Former Auburn kicker Anders Carlson drafted No. 207 overall by the Green Bay Packers
Former Auburn kicker Anders Carlson has been drafted No. 207 overall by the Green Bay Packers.
Carlson is the first kicker Green Bay has drafted since Mason Crosby.
Former Auburn kicker Daniel Carlson, is one of the best kickers in pro football. Now, his younger brother will have the chance to do the same as the Carlson era at Auburn officially comes to a close after nearly 10 years.
There is a chance Carlson could replace longtime Green Bay kicker Mason Crosby, but that is not yet determined.
Carlson was 79 for 110 field goal attempts with a percentage of 72% in his career.
Four other Auburn draftees
It has been a successful draft for Auburn after having just one player in Roger McCreary taken a year ago.
Here is a recap on the other Auburn players taken in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Former Auburn linebacker, and 5-star recruit, Owen Pappoe has been drafted No. 168 overall to the Arizona Cardinals.
Former Auburn defensive lineman, and 4-star recruit, Colby Wooden has been drafted No. 116 overall to the Green Bay Packers.
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Former Auburn running back Tank Bigsby has been selected as the No. 88 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He found his way into the third round after seeing projections further out in the draft.
Former Auburn edge rusher Derick Hall was drafted just outside of the 1st round at No. 37 overall to the Seattle Seahawks.
Hall is the first edge/outside linebacker from Auburn in the draft since Carl Lawson in the 2017 NFL Draft. Lawson has had a solid NFL career since entering the league. Dee Ford is another notable edge player from Auburn who was drafted in recent years.
