The Green Bay Packers have a diverse group of players in their locker room. One of those players actually has plans to take to the sky after his playing days are over.
The Green Bay Packers Have One Full Time Starter Who Aspires To Be A Pilot After His Playing Days Are Over
According to Jessica Tighe of 620 WTMJ: Wisconsin’s Radio Station:
GREEN BAY, Wis. — If he’s not kicking in the NFL, he wants to be flying in the sky! As it turns out, Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson has a qualified job offer to be a pilot for Delta Air Lines. His adventure started at Auburn University where he studied aviation.
“They offer a degree where you can learn to fly. While other students were taking notes and studying in the building, I was up in the sky flying on top of them,” Carlson told Wisconsin’s Midday News during an exclusive interview at Lambeau Field.
Auburn is one of 15 schools that teams up with Delta for its Propel program.
“Delta has a great program for people learning to fly,” Carlson explained. “What it leads to is an accelerated route to the company itself. I got the qualified job offer, and obviously, everything changed for me.”
His path changed in 2023 because the Packers drafted him 207th overall. Carlson chose football first, but he says he’ll be flying eventually.
“I don’t know if it’s in five years or 10 years, or maybe when I’m 60 or 70 years old. I have it in store for whenever that time is,” Carlson said.
Anders Carlson Will Be Fighting For His Spot On The Team In 2024
There were no serious contenders last summer for Carlson’s job and the Packers paid for it, as he missed 13 kicks, including one that ended the Packers’ season.
Within days of their playoff exit, the Packers signed Jack Podlesny, followed by free agent Greg Joseph. If UFL star Jake Bates becomes available, Green Bay could even add another kicker before training camp.
Carlson still has a great shot to make the roster in 2024, however, seventh-round draft choice Michael Pratt will wear the No. 17 jersey in Green Bay. Which is also Carlson’s number.
That has added a whole new wrinkle to Carlson’s future with the team. It will be interesting to see who is kicking for Green Bay come week one of the 2024 NFL season.
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