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I assume you are referring to Eddie Pineiro, who is a placekicker for the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL). He currently wears the number 4 jersey and plays a critical role on special teams by kicking field goals and extra points.
Pineiro was signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent in May 2021 after playing college football at the University of Florida. Before joining the Panthers, he spent time with several other NFL teams, including the Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, and New York Jets.
Throughout his career, Pineiro has shown himself to be a reliable kicker, making over 80% of his field goal attempts and nearly 97% of his extra point tries. In fact, during his senior year at Florida, he set a school record by converting all 17 of his field goal attempts.
As a white male, Pineiro stands out somewhat among his fellow NFL kickers, most of whom are Asian or Hispanic. However, he has proven that talent and hard work can overcome any perceived barriers, and he continues to make valuable contributions to the Panthers’ success on the field.
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