David Roy Akers (pronounced /ˈeɪkərz/) (born December 9, 1974 in Lexington, Kentucky) is an American football placekicker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 1997. He played college football at Louisville.
Akers has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins and Berlin Thunder.
Akers attended Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Kent...
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David Roy Akers (pronounced /ˈeɪkərz/) (born December 9, 1974 in Lexington, Kentucky) is an American football placekicker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 1997. He played college football at Louisville.
Akers has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins and Berlin Thunder.
Akers attended Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
Akers moved on to attend college at the University of Louisville, during his four-year career, Akers kicked a school-record 36 field goals (with a long of 51 yards against Texas A&M; University), and ranks second in Louisville's all-time scoring list, with 219 points.
Between 1997 and 1998, as an undrafted free agent, Akers spent time trying to make the team with the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers.
Akers was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1998 and played in one game for them, making two extra points but missing two field...
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