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• David Akers is an NFL kicker who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. He is the all-time leader in field goals at the University of Louisville, with 36 made, and is second in points scored, with 219. In 2001, Akers founded the Akers' Kicks For Kids foundation which benefits The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "The Sporting News" selected him as one of The Good Guys in 2004 for his charity work.The Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: David Roy AkersThe Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio
  2. Born: December 9, 1974
  3. Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky
  4. Height: 5' 10"NFL.com: Career Stats
  5. Weight: 200 lbsNFL.com: Career Stats
  6. Nickname: Green Akers
  7. Position: Kicker
  8. College: University of LouisvilleThe Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio
  9. Draft year: Signed as a free-agent with Washington Redskins in 1998

• NFL Career

  David Akers started his professional football career in 1998, playing in 1 game for the Washington Redskins. In 1999, he played for the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europa, kicking the game winning field goal in their first team victory.NFL.com: Berlin Thunder Team History David Akers has been kicking for the Philadelphia Eagles since 2000 and is their all-time leading scorer. He also holds the Eagles' record for field goals made.The Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio

• Kicks For Kids Foundation

  The David Akers Kicks For Kids foundation was founded in 2001. The organization works with the The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia providing programs which help the families and children being treated at the hospital. One of its programs is the Field of Dreams program, which enables patients and their families to attend an Eagles home game. Kicks For Kids has helped hundreds of families in the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley area.David Akers Kicks For Kids

• Career Highlights

  1. NFL Special Teams Player Of The Week: 7 timesThe Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio
  2. Postseason field goals: 21, (Eagles record)The Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio
  3. Record for consecutive PAT's made: 153 (2001-2004)The Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio
  4. Fifty plus yard field goals: 11 (Eagles record)The Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio
  5. Pro Bowl appearances: 2002, 2004, 2005The Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio
  6. Super Bowl appearance: 2005The Official Site of the Philadelphia Eagles: David Akers Bio
  7. Career field goals: 216 (through 8 games in 2008)NFL.com: Career Stats
  8. Career points: 979 (through 8 games in 2008)NFL.com: Career Stats

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