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David Akers

Kicker

Eagles Career: 1999-2010 | Eagles Hall of Fame Induction: 2017

Recognized as the greatest kicker in franchise history, Akers earned five Pro Bowl nods as an Eagle and established regular-season and postseason team records in points (1,323; 134) and field goals made (294; 31). During his time in Philadelphia, Akers ranked 2nd in the NFL in points and field goals made. His recognition as one of the league's best kickers earned him a spot on the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2000s.

YEAR-BY-YEAR

1999: Akers spent his first season in Philadelphia as a kickoff specialist, but he got some opportunities on longer kicks, including making a 53-yarder.

2000: Akers had one of the most accurate seasons of his career, going 29-for-33 (87.9%)

2001: Akers' first All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods came this season, as he went 26-for-31

2002: Akers was an All-Pro and Pro Bowler again, going 30-for-34. He also made all 43 of his extra points.

2003: Akers went 24-for-29 and hit 57-yard field goal, which was the longest in his Philadelphia tenure.

2004: Akers continued to rack up Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, as he made 27 of 32 field goal attempts. He helped the Eagles reach the Super Bowl and didn't miss a single kick during the postseason.

2005: In 12 games, Akers went 16-for-22, making every extra point.

2006: Akers went 18-for-23 and hit all 48 extra point tries.

2007: Akers made 24 of 32 attempts, including a perfect 22-for-22 inside of 40 yards.

2008: With 40 attempts, Akers led the league and made 33 of them. He completed his fourth straight season without a missing an extra point.

2009: Akers returned to the Pro Bowl and earned All-Pro honors, leading the league in both field goal attempts (37) and makes (32).

2010: In his final season with the Eagles, Akers went 32-for-38 and hit all 47 extra point attempts.

  • 6-time Pro Bowl selection (5 with Eagles)
  • 6-time All-Pro (5 with Eagles)
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame All-2000s Team
  • All-time leader in games played by an Eagles kicker (188)
  • Franchise leader in points scored (1,323)
  • Eagles leader in field goals (294) and extra points (441) made
  • 2nd in franchise history in field goal percentage (82.4%)
  • Eagles record for consecutive extra points made (173)
  • Most postseason games in Eagles history (19)
  • Most postseason points in franchise history (134)

David Akers Headed To The Hall

Kicker David Akers is set to be the newest member of the Eagles Hall of Fame, and who better than Merrill Reese to take us through his storied career.

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