Minnesota Vikings
Blair Walsh - #3 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 192 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/08/1990 |
| Birthplace | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| College | Georgia |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 6th round, 5th pick by Vikings |
2012 STATS
| FG | Pat | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 36 | 141 |
Vikings PK Walsh wins 2012 Golden Toe Award
Vikings rookie PK Blair Walsh was voted the 2012 Golden Toe winner as the NFL's top kicking specialist.
Vikings thrived with fewer coaching errors
A sounder, smarter Vikings coaching staff was a big reason for the team's success in 2012.
PFW/PFWA 2012 All-Rookie team
Terrific campaigns, including several record-setting showings, were turned in by members of the 2012 PFW/PFWA All-Rookie team.
Peterson, Manning among Players of the Month
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson and Broncos QB Peyton Manning were named the NFC and AFC Offensive Players of the Month, respectively, for December.
Morris, Brown, Walsh named NFC Players of the Week
Redskins RB Alfred Morris, Giants S Stevie Brown and Vikings PK Blair Walsh were named the NFC Players of the Week for Week 17.
Ranking the playoff placekickers
When things get tight in the postseason, it's nice to have a reliable kicker. Here's looking at the PK situation for each playoff team.
Week 16 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Russell Wilson, Geno Atkins and Blair Walsh as its Players of the Week.
Kaepernick, Carr, Walsh named NFC Players of the Week
49ers QB Colin Kaepernick, Cowboys CB Brandon Carr and Vikings PK Blair Walsh were named the NFC Players of the Week for Week 15.
Week 15 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Adrian Peterson, J.J. Watt and Blair Walsh as its Players of the Week.
RG3 gets NFC Player of the Week honors
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III, Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber and Vikings PK Blair Walsh were named the NFC Players of the Week for Week One.
Week One Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Robert Griffin III, Tracy Porter and Blair Walsh as its Players of the Week.
PLAYER NEWS
Walsh kicked a 56-yard field goal against the Houston Texans to set an NFL record with nine field goals of 50 yards or longer this season. The record was held by two players who had eight in a season. Jason Hanson of Detroit did it in 2008 and Morten Andersen had eight in 1995 with Atlanta.|||||||
Walsh is 9 for 9 on field goals of 50 yards or longer this season. The 56-yard kick also ties a Vikings record for longest field goal. Paul Edinger had a 56-yarder in 2005.
