With the 167th pick in the 2018 draft, Daniel Carlson became the first kicker selected. The Vikings picked the former three-time all SEC first teamer out of Auburn. One of just two along with the Dolphins’ Jason Sanders. And after week two, Carlson became the first 2018 rookie kicker to be cut.
Carlson missed three field goals for the Vikings in a 29-29 tie with the division rival Packers. The next day, he was cut.
It would take six weeks for Carlson to find a new home.