Nate Kaeding

Who is Nate Kaeding?

Nathaniel James Kaeding is a former American football placekicker of the National Football League. He played the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers. Kaeding retired after the 2012 season as the second most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history, having made 86.2 percent of his career attempts.

Kaeding played college football for the University of Iowa, where he earned All-American honors and was recognized as the top college placekicker with the Lou Groza Award. The San Diego Chargers drafted Kaeding in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He was twice named to the Pro Bowl, and he was a two-time All-Pro selection. However, he struggled in the playoffs, making just 8-for-15 field goals. He was released by San Diego midway through the 2012 season after a groin injury. He finished the season with the Miami Dolphins before retiring.