After losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in a 17-10 defeat, the Baltimore Ravens have been eliminated from the Super Bowl race in the 2023 season. Despite being on the losing side, the Ravens squad performed remarkably well throughout the season, making it to the AFC Championship.
Speaking of each player’s significant contribution to the team’s success, Justin Tucker undoubtedly has consistently been making valuable contributions. He has successfully maintained a position on the team's active roster for over a decade, exclusively serving as a placekicker since the beginning. Throughout his tenure with the Ravens, he delivered outstanding performances, earning several accolades and setting records for both the NFL and the franchise.
Tucker boasts a decorated NFL career with a Super Bowl title, seven Pro Bowl appearances, securing a spot on the first-team All-Pro six times, and earning second-team All-Pro honors three times, among other accolades.
Being a Texas native, he enrolled at Westlake High School, where he began his football journey. After graduation, he chose to play college football at the University of Texas at Austin. Following the conclusion of his collegiate career, he entered the 2012 NFL draft.
During the draft, Tucker remained undrafted before ultimately being signed as an undrafted free agent by the Ravens. However, his outstanding preseason performance earned him a starting position. Tucker earned his first Super Bowl ring in his debut season against the 49ers in a 34-31 victory. Since his rookie season, he has remained focused on the game, demonstrating unwavering dedication and undying passion for the sport.
Now, let’s dive deeper, taking a closer look at his collegiate career, where he laid the foundation for a promising NFL career.
Justin Tucker College
Tucker enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, located in Austin, Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in music. During his tenure at the University of Texas, he played college football for the Texas Longhorns from 2008 to 2011.
He concluded his collegiate career with a field-goal conversion rate of 83.3%, ranking as the third-highest in the program's history. Despite performing well throughout his college years, he failed to attract attention, and as a result, he did not receive invitations to participate in the East-West Shrine Game, Senior Bowl, or the NFL Scouting Combine.
Tucker’s college career statistics are as follows:
| Punting | Kicking | |||||||||||
| Year | School | G | Punts | Yds | Avg | XPM | XPA | XP% | FGM | FGA | FG% | Pts |
| 2008 | Texas | 13 | 14 | 633 | 45.2 | |||||||
| 2009 | Texas | 14 | 43 | 1,737 | 40.4 | |||||||
| 2010 | Texas | 12 | 35 | 1442 | 41.2 | 27 | 27 | 100 | 23 | 27 | 85.2 | 96 |
| 2011 | Texas | 13 | 63 | 2471 | 39.2 | 44 | 44 | 100 | 17 | 21 | 81 | 95 |
| Career | 155 | 6,283 | 40.5 | 71 | 71 | 100 | 40 | 48 | 83.3 | 191 | ||
FAQ's on Justin Tucker College
A. Justin Tucker is 6 feet 1 inch or 1.85 meters tall and he weighs around 188 lb or 85 kg.
A. In 2022, Justin Tucker signed a four-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens valued at $24 million. The contract includes a signing bonus of $5,500,000, an average annual salary of $6,000,000 and a guaranteed amount of $17,500,000.
A. Justin Tucker is represented by RSR Sports Management.
A. Yes, Justin Tucker is married to his wife, Amanda Bass. The couple got married in March 2015.
