For the New York Jets of the National Football League, Gregory “Greg” Zuerlein plays American football as a placekicker. His height is 1.83 m, and his weight is 89 kg. He graduated in 2006 from Lincoln Pius X, where he played football and attended. He made 12-of-16 field goals with a long of 52 yards in 2004, while still in high school, setting a state record for Nebraska.
As a junior and senior, he received Nebraska All-State and All-Class accolades as a result of this successful play. From 2008 to 2010, he played collegiate football for the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks football team after enrolling at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 2011, he made a move to Missouri Western State University, where he played football for the Missouri Western Griffons.
He established an NCAA Division II record there by making 21 straight field goals, nine of which were made from further than 50 yards, including two from 58. In 2011, he averaged 10.7 points per game and had a.952 field goal %, making 23 of 24 tries, which was the most of any NCAA player in any division.
The St. Louis Rams selected him in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Zuerlein signed a three-year, $7.5 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys in March 2020. The Cowboys released him in March 2022. He committed to the New York Jets on March 26, 2022, for a single season.
Greg Zuerlein Injury
Greg Zuerlein is currently uninjured. He has had previous injuries.
Greg Zuerlein Teams
Before joining the New York Jets, Greg Zuerlein played for the St Louis Rams and the Dallas Cowboys.
Greg Zuerlein Wife
Greg Zuerlein is married to Megan Kreifels. The couple have been married since 2013 and they have four kids together.
Greg Zuerlein Salary
He earns an average annual salary of $2,750,000
Greg Zuerlein Net Worth
Greg Zuerlein has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Greg Zuerlein Height
His height measures 1.83 m.
Greg Zuerlein Weight
Greg Zuerlein weighs 89 kg.
Greg Zuerlein Stats
STATS
Game LNG FG ATT FGM PCT
18 Sept@CLE 57 1 1 100.0
11 Sept vs BAL 45 2 1 50.0
Regular Season – 3 2 66.7
Career (’12-’22) – 324 266 82.1
Greg Zuerlein Draft
He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by St Louis Rams.
Greg Zuerlein Jersey Number
Greg Zuerlein wears the number 6 jersey on the Jets team.
Greg Zuerlein Position
Greg Zuerlein plays professional football as a placekicker.