Younghoe Koo
K #7 — Atlanta Falcons
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About Younghoe Koo
Younghoe Koo is the Falcons kicker, the team's most reliable scorer, and the owner of the most recognizable name in the NFL. He's also one of the best onside kick specialists in football history, which is a niche skill that has made him a cult hero. His onside kicks are legitimate works of art. He puts spin on the ball that shouldn't be legal, recovers them at a rate that defies probability, and has single-handedly kept the Falcons in games they had no business being in. In a city where the franchise is synonymous with heartbreak, Younghoe Koo is the one guy who consistently does his job.
Koo's fan favorite status in Atlanta goes beyond just kicking. He fought his way into the NFL through the AAF and XFL after being cut early in his career, which gives his story an underdog quality that fans connect with. He's not a first-round pick who was handed a starting job. He earned every bit of his roster spot, and he does it week in and week out with a consistency that the rest of the Falcons roster can only dream about. When Atlanta is imploding around him, Koo is calmly splitting the uprights and keeping the score respectable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Younghoe Koo a fan favorite in Atlanta?
Consistency in a franchise that has been defined by inconsistency. Koo makes his field goals, nails onside kicks that have no right to work, and does it all with a great story behind him. He clawed his way into the league through spring football leagues after getting cut, which makes fans root for him even harder. He's also arguably been the most reliable player on the entire roster for multiple seasons, which in Atlanta is both a compliment to Koo and a commentary on everything else.
Last updated: April 2026