The famous Matthew Phillip Prater is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.
He played college football at UCF and was originally signed by the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He was cut by the Denver Broncos after completing a suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. With the Lions in the 2016 and 2017 seasons, Prater set the NFL records for consecutive field goal conversions of 50+ yards (14 field goals) and 55+ yards (seven field goals).
In Week 1, Prater had to take over punting duties after Kasey Redfern left with an injury early in the game. He kicked a 58-yard field goal, went 2-for-2 on extra points, and punted four times with an average of 35 yards in a 35–23 win over the Arizona Cardinals, earning him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Prater was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September after making all six of his field goal attempts, including four conversions from 55 yards and longer. This gave Prater an NFL record for seven straight field goals of 55 yards or longer without a miss, going back to 2016. Prater has also converted 14 consecutive 50+ yard field goals going back to last season, which is also an NFL record.
Both streaks ended when Prater missed on a 59-yard attempt the following week against the Minnesota Vikings. On October 25, 2017, Prater signed a three-year contract extension with the Lions. Overall, he finished the 2017 season converting 40-of-41 extra point attempts to go along with 30-of-35 field goal attempts as the Lions went 9–7.
Matt Prater wife
Matt Prater is married to Kati Prater. Kicker Matt Prater and his wife Kati were set to open an eyelash studio called Lash Lounge when the pandemic hit.
Matt Prater children
Matt Prater has one child, he is called Prax Prater.
Matt Prater parents
Matt Prater was born into the family of John Prater (father), and Stacy Prater (mother).
Matt Prater siblings
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