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<h2>Early Life and High School Career</h2>
<p>Stephen Gostkowski was born in 1984 and attended Madison Central High School in Mississippi. At Madison Central, he was a <a href="/biography/stephen-gostkowski">standout athlete</a>, earning varsity letters four times in both soccer and football, and three times in baseball. He was named an All-State honoree in all three sports. Gostkowski set the school record for the longest field goal with a 55-yard kick. Notable teammates during his high school years included <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parys_Haralson">Parys Haralson</a>, future linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Spencer_(American_football)">Chris Spencer</a>, who later played for the Tennessee Titans. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerious_Norwood">Jerious Norwood</a>, a running back for the Atlanta Falcons, was among his opponents.</p>

<h2>College Football and Baseball at University of Memphis</h2>
<p>Gostkowski played both college football and baseball at the University of Memphis. As a kicker, he quickly gained recognition for his consistency and accuracy, eventually becoming the most accurate kicker in school history. His performance on the football team earned him respect and a lasting reputation as one of the most reliable placekickers in college football.</p>

<h2>Entry into the NFL with the New England Patriots</h2>
<p>Stephen Gostkowski was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He was one of only two kickers drafted that year. Making the roster as a rookie, he succeeded legendary <a href="/biography/adam-vinatieri">kicker</a> <a href="/biography/adam-vinatieri">Adam Vinatieri</a> and quickly established himself as a dependable performer in high-pressure situations.</p>

<h2>Career Achievements and Records</h2>
<p>Gostkowski became known as a prolific and consistent scorer in the NFL. He is the second <a href="/biography/stephen-gostkowski">player</a> in NFL history to record 500 points within his first four seasons and surpassed 1,000 points by his eighth season, despite missing part of the 2010 season due to a leg injury. He holds the NFL record for the highest average points per game over a career.</p>

<p>In 2014, he surpassed <a href="/biography/adam-vinatieri">Adam Vinatieri</a> to become the Patriots’ all-time leading scorer. Gostkowski also leads the franchise in total field goals. He was the first player since the AFL-NFL merger to lead the league in scoring in two consecutive seasons. Additionally, he holds the NFL record for most consecutive successful extra point attempts over multiple seasons.</p>

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<h2>Nicknames and Personal Background</h2>
<p>During his upbringing, Gostkowski earned the nickname “Beav” after losing two teeth while playing hockey, which were later replaced with dental implants. In college, University of Memphis <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_West_(American_football)">football coach</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_West_(American_football)">Tommy West</a> nicknamed him “Gotti,” due to difficulty pronouncing Gostkowski’s name correctly.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>
<p>Stephen Gostkowski is married to Hallie, whom he met while studying anatomy and physiology during college. The couple began dating during their college years and married in 2008. Hallie works as a nurse in the Boston area. The two have maintained a low-profile personal life, focusing on family and professionalism.</p>

<h2>Contracts and Net Worth</h2>
<p>In 2015, Stephen Gostkowski signed a four-year contract with the New England Patriots worth $17.2 million. The deal included a $6 million signing bonus and $10.1 million in guaranteed money, netting him an average annual salary of $4.3 million. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $5 million.</p>

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