Justin Tucker is an American professional football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He has been a player for the Ravens since 2012 and has become one of the best kickers in the NFL. Tucker has earned numerous accolades throughout his career, including being selected to two Pro Bowls and being named the NFL’s Special Teams Player of the Year in 2013. Here is a look at his early years, professional career, and personal life.
Early Years
Justin Tucker was born on November 21, 1989, in Houston, Texas. He attended Westlake High School, where he played football and soccer. He was a two-time all-district selection in football and was named the team MVP as a senior. Tucker was a four-year letterman in soccer as well, and he was named first-team all-district as a junior and senior.
Tucker attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played college football for the Longhorns. He was a two-time All-Big 12 selection, and he was named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year as a senior. He holds numerous school records, including most career field goals, most field goals in a season, and most consecutive field goals.
Professional Career
The Ravens selected Tucker in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He immediately earned the starting job and went on to have a successful rookie season, making 30 of 33 field goals and earning a spot in the Pro Bowl.
Tucker has been a Pro Bowl selection in each of the last five seasons and was named the NFL’s Special Teams Player of the Year in 2013. He holds the NFL record for most 50-plus-yard field goals in a single season, and he has the most field goals in NFL history from 50 yards and beyond.
Personal Life
Tucker is married to his wife Amanda and the couple have two children. He is a devout Christian and is active in the community. He is heavily involved in the Baltimore Ravens’ charitable foundation and is a frequent guest speaker at public events.
Justin Tucker is one of the best kickers in the NFL and has earned numerous accolades throughout his career. He has been a Pro Bowl selection in each of the last five seasons and holds numerous NFL and school records. His success on the field has been matched by his off-field activities, as he is active in the community and is a devoted Christian.
