Stephen Gostkowski, American Football player
Stephen Carroll Gostkowski ( gost-KOW-skee; born January 28, 1984) is an American football placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) who is a free agent. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, where he spent his first 14 seasons and became the franchise's all-time leading scorer. Gostkowski led the league in scoring five times during his career, including four consecutive from 2012 to 2015, and is the first post-merger player to lead the league in scoring for more than two consecutive seasons. Named to four Pro Bowls and two first-team All-Pros, Gostkowski also holds the NFL record for consecutive extra points.