Nick Folk's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Nick Folk.

Nick Folk is a professional American football placekicker currently playing for the New York Jets in the NFL. He played college football at Arizona, earning All-Pac-10 honors. Folk was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2007, where he earned a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie. He then spent seven seasons with the Jets, becoming their second all-time leading scorer.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1984: Pat Leahy's Kicking Feat

In 1984, Pat Leahy was the last Jets kicker to kick five field goals in a home game before Nick Folk matched the achievement.

2005: Longest Field Goal in College Career

In 2005, Nick Folk kicked the longest field goal of his college career, a 52-yarder, against USC.

2007: Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and longest kick

In 2007, Nick Folk was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and made a 53-yard game-winning kick against the Buffalo Bills.

2008: Strong Performance in 2008 Season

In 2008, Nick Folk had a strong performance, making 91% of his kicks and all extra point attempts.

2008: Pro Bowl Selection as a Rookie

In 2008, Nick Folk was selected to the Pro Bowl as a rookie after a successful season with the Dallas Cowboys.

2010: 2010 Season Performance

During the 2010 season, Nick Folk converted 30 out of 39 field goal attempts.

January 8, 2011: Game-Winning Field Goal in AFC Wild Card Round

On January 8, 2011, Nick Folk kicked the game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Wild Card Round.

September 11, 2011: Game-Winning Field Goal against Cowboys

On September 11, 2011, Nick Folk kicked a 50-yard field goal to win the game against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys.

2012: Folk's 2012 Season

During the 2012 season, Nick Folk converted 21 field goals out of 27 attempts for the Jets.

2016: Return from Injury

In the 2016 season, Nick Folk returned from a quad injury and played all 16 games for the Jets.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

During the 2020 season, Nick Folk performed well, including hitting a game-winning field goal against the Arizona Cardinals and being named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.