Nate Kaeding

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Nate Kaeding (born March 26, 1982) is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chargers in 2004 in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the New York Giants in the Eli Manning for Phillip Rivers trade earlier on in the day. The Coralville, Iowa native played college football at the University of Iowa, where he won the Lou Groza Award in 2002. His nickname is "Big Game Nate." He had lived up to the nickname even in high school by playing in state championship games for three different sports (basketball, football and soccer) at Iowa City West High School.

In January, 2005, Kaeding became only the second rookie in NFL history to attempt a potential game-winning field goal in the playoffs, in the 4th quarter or overtime. His attempt missed, and the Chargers lost in the wild card round to the New York Jets, who won the game on a Doug Brien field goal.