Garrett Lindholm
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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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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.
Professional career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Lindholm 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
[edit]In 2011, Lindholm was assigned to the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League (AFL).[1]
St. Louis Rams
[edit]Lindholm 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
[edit]In 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
[edit]On January 30, 2014, Lindholm was assigned to the San Antonio Talons.
New Orleans VooDoo
[edit]On 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
[edit]On August 12, 2015, Lindholm was assigned to the Orlando Predators.
Los Angeles KISS
[edit]On 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.
External links
[edit]- 1988 births
- Living people
- Tarleton State Texans football players
- Milwaukee Mustangs (2009–2012) players
- Arizona Rattlers players
- San Antonio Talons players
- New Orleans VooDoo players
- Orlando Predators players
- Los Angeles Kiss players
- American football placekickers
- Players of American football from Pflugerville, Texas