Garrett Lindholm (born August 10, 1988) is a former American football placekicker. He played for Tarleton State in college. He is best known for kicking a 64-yard field goal to send Tarleton to overtime against Texas A&M–Kingsville in his senior season.
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| Born: | August 10, 1988 Pflugerville, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Pflugerville (TX) | ||||||||
| College: | Tarleton State | ||||||||
| Position: | Placekicker | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Professional career
editEarly career
editLindholm signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013, but was released in July. Lindholm was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts, where he played in 3 preseason games mostly as a kickoff specialist. He was released priors to the Colts 3rd preseason game.
Milwaukee Mustangs
editIn 2011, Lindholm was assigned to the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League (AFL).[1]
St. Louis Rams
editLindholm played the 2012 preseason with the St. Louis Rams. Lindholm received an opportunity to kick for the Rams, but was competing with Greg Zuerlein who was drafted, and eventually won the job. Lindholm was released following the Rams' 3rd preseason game.
Arizona Rattlers
editIn 2013, Lindholm was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers. Lindholm lead the AFL in Field Goals made (7), and was the league leader in points (179). Lindholm was named the AFL's Kicker of the Year following the conclusion of the regular season. His longest made field goal was from 47 yards.[2] His efforts helped the Rattlers capture their second consecutive ArenaBowl Championship.
San Antonio Talons
editOn January 30, 2014, Lindholm was assigned to the San Antonio Talons.
New Orleans VooDoo
editOn March 26, 2015, Lindholm was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo. When the VooDoo ceased operations August 9, 2015, Lindholm became a free agent.
Orlando Predators
editOn August 12, 2015, Lindholm was assigned to the Orlando Predators.
Los Angeles KISS
editOn August 6, 2016, Lindholm was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS.
References
edit- ^ Kevin Tatum (June 4, 2011). "Soul defeat Milwaukee Mustangs on last play". www.philly.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
- ^ Tony Capobianco (July 15, 2013). "Kicking back with Arizona Rattler Garrett Lindholm". www.tucsoncitizen.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2013. Retrieved November 8, 2013.