Name Neil Rackers | Weight: 207 lb (94 kg) Height 1.85 m Spouse Rachel Rackers | |
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Date of birth: (1976-08-16) August 16, 1976 (age 39) NFL draft: 2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 169 Education University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Children Annabel Rackers, Jacob Rackers Parents Mary Kay Rackers, Richard Rackers Similar People Edgerrin James, J J Arrington, Matt Leinart, Kurt Warner, Anquan Boldin | ||
Nfl fantasy file neil rackers
Neil William (Rickety) Rackers (born August 16, 1976) is a former American football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons. He played college football for the University of Illinois. Rackers was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, and also played for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, and Washington Redskins.
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- Early years
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Arizona Cardinals
- Houston Texans
- Washington Redskins
- Retirement
- Career regular season statistics
- Life away from football
- References
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Early years
Rackers attended Aquinas-Mercy High School in St. Louis, Missouri and was a student and a letterman in football, soccer, and baseball. In football, he was a two-year letterman and an All-Conference selection. In soccer, he led his team to consecutive State Titles and was an All-State selection. In baseball, he was an All-Conference selection.
Cincinnati Bengals
Rackers was drafted in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft with the 169th overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played three seasons for the team, making 44 out of 67 field goals.
Arizona Cardinals
Rackers reached and or surpassed 20 touchbacks in a season twice in his career, and once had a streak of 31 consecutive field goals made before missing a 43-yarder in 2005 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. On New Year's Day in 2006, Rackers kicked his 40th field goal of the season, an NFL record. He was rewarded with a spot in that year's Pro Bowl. He is also one of the few players in NFL history to attempt a fair catch kick.
Houston Texans
Rackers was signed by the Houston Texans on April 5, 2010, replaced Kris Brown later for the 2010 season, and made his first two field goals as a member of the Texans on September 12.
Washington Redskins
Rackers signed a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins on April 24, 2012 and competed with Graham Gano for a spot on the team. On August 27, the Redskins released Rackers.
Retirement
Billy Cundiff's charity confirmed that Rackers retired and would join his cause to cure ovarian cancer.
Career regular season statistics
Career high/best bolded
Life away from football
Rackers is the special teams and linebackers coach at John Burroughs School in the St. Louis, Missouri area. He also owns Kick it Promos and is a radio announcer on 101 ESPN in St. Louis.