He became Minnesota's kicker in 2014 and had a poor 12-of-18 (66.7%) showing on field goal attempts but went 45-of-46 (97.8%) on extra point tries. The high point of his season was 52-yard field goal to beat Purdue.[3]
In 2015, Santoso's field goal numbers improved drastically, he went 17-of-21 (80.9) on field goal attempts, including a game-winning field goal in overtime against Colorado State.[4] He also was a perfect 32-of-32 on extra point tries.
Prior to the 2016 season, the Gophers announced that Santoso would change positions to punter.[5]
In 2016, Santoso punted 77 times for 3,151 yards (40.9 yards/punt). In 2017, he punted 66 times for 2,838 yards (43.0 yards/punt)[6]
Professional career
Detroit Lions
On April 28, 2018, Santoso signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.[7] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 3, 2019.[9] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[10]
Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes of the CFL signed Santoso to their practice roster on September 24, 2019.[11] He was released on October 15, 2019.[12]
Tennessee Titans
Santoso was signed back into the NFL by the Tennessee Titans on November 27, 2019.[13] He was waived on December 17, 2019.[14]
On September 6, 2020, Santoso was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on November 17, 2020.[18] He was waived on December 1, 2020,[19] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[20] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[21] On January 26, 2021, Santoso signed a reserves/futures contract with the Giants.[22]
Carolina Panthers
On August 26, 2021, Santoso was traded to the Carolina Panthers for a conditional seventh-round pick.[23] In Week 1 against the New York Jets, Santoso went 2-for-2 in field goals, and 1-for-2 in extra point attempts. He was waived on September 14, 2021.[24]
Tennessee Titans (second stint)
The Tennessee Titans signed Santoso to their practice squad on September 17, 2021.[25] He was released from the practice squad on September 20, 2021.
Detroit Lions (second stint)
On September 22, 2021, Santoso signed with the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[26] Santoso was promoted to the active roster three days later to replace kicker Austin Seibert, who ended up on the COVID-19 reserve list earlier in the week.[27] In Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Santoso missed an extra point, and a game winning field goal in overtime which would've given the Lions their first win of the season, however the game resulted in a tie in the end. He was released on November 16, 2021.[28]
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