Kai Forbath - NFL Career Overview

Position: Kicker (K)
Date of Birth: September 2, 1987
College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Career History

• Washington Redskins (WAS) (2012-2015)
  • Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2012.
  • Notable for his strong leg, he converted 24 of 29 field goal attempts in his rookie season.
  • Had a career-long field goal of 53 yards while with the team.
• New Orleans Saints (NO) (2016)
  • Joined the Saints mid-season and played in 8 games.
  • Converted 9 of 11 field goals.
• Minnesota Vikings (MIN) (2016)
  • Signed late in the 2016 season and played in 5 games.
  • Converted 4 of 5 field goal attempts.
• Jacksonville Jaguars (JAX) (2017)
  • Signed to the Jaguars practice squad and played in 2 games.
  • Converted 3 of 4 field goal attempts.
• Dallas Cowboys (DAL) (2018)
  • Signed mid-season to replace injured kicker.
  • Converted 10 of 14 field goals and was perfect on extra points.
• Los Angeles Rams (LA) (2020)
  • Signed to the Rams practice squad but did not appear in any games.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Forbath is known for his accuracy and has a career field goal percentage of over 85%.
• He was a standout kicker at UCLA, where he set multiple school records.
• Recognized for his strong leg, he was able to consistently make long-range field goals during his career.
• Forbath's performance in the NFL made him a reliable option for multiple teams over the years.

Kai Forbath had a notable career in the NFL as a kicker, being part of several teams from 2012 to
2020. His consistency and accuracy made him a valuable asset, and he remains remembered for his contributions both in college and professionally.