Rich John Karlis - Age, Family, Bio
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Updated on February 13, 2026
Former kicker who played for the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons and the Houston Oilers during his nine-year NFL career. He was known primarily for being one of the last kickers in NFL history to kick barefoot.
Before Fame
Prior to being drafted, he attended the University of Cincinnati.
Trivia
During his NFL career, he kicked over 172 field goals barefoot.
Family Life
He is a native of Salem, Ohio.
Associated With
He played alongside John Elway as a member of the Broncos during the 1983 NFL season.
