Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo asks for cleats back after vehicle theft

Who knew football cleats were more valuable than a car? At least, that's the case for Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo. 

The 26-year-old kicker took to social media to announce his Jeep had been stolen over the weekend. While anyone would be upset over having their ride swiped, Koo appeared even more concerned his cleats were gone along with it.

"Can you just bring my cleats back, though? I won't even be mad bro -- just bring all my cleats back so I can go kick," Koo wrote.

Yahoo! Sports reported via Fox 5 News Atlanta that vehicle theft had increased 40-percent from January 2020 to 2021.

Koo signed a one-year contract extension in March following a career season in which he received Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors. He led the league in 2020 with a 94.9 field goal percentage and beat former Falcons kicker Matt Bryant's franchise record for most field goals made in a season. 

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