NFL Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker sings Ave Maria at Christmas charity concert

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was at Christmas concert Thursday
His booming baritone voice belted out the song to the delight of the crowd
Tucker, 26, began singing opera while at college at University of Texas
Said it's 'more nerve-wracking' to sing in front of people than play football

Published: 21:02 EST, 11 December 2015 | Updated: 02:42 EST, 12 December 2015

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An NFL star known for belting kicks on the football field can also hit high notes away from the field.

Baltimore Ravens placekicker Justin Tucker, one of the top field goal kickers in the NFL, performed at a charity Christmas concert Thursday night and his rendition of Ave Maria got a standing ovation.

Tucker's booming baritone voice cranked out the song to the delight of the capacity crowd at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Mount Vernon.

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Baltimore Ravens placekicker Justin Tucker's rendition of Ave Maria got a standing ovation on Thursday night

The NFL placekicker said it's 'way more nerve-wracking' to sing in front of people than to play football

Tucker performed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Tucker, who began singing opera while attending college at The University of Texas, joined soloist Laura Bruckmann at the concert conducted by Edward Polochick, the Baltimore Sun reported.

Tucker (No 9) is one of the top NFL field goal kickers

Tucker, 26, said: 'The whole event, the whole concert was truly a blessing to be a part of in such a small way for me.

'It's way more nerve-wracking to sing in front of a group of people because quite frankly that's not my element.

'Kicking a ball in front of tens of thousands of people in a stadium and a bunch more watching on TV, that's totally our comfort zone.'

The concert, which was organized by the Concert Artists of Baltimor, was a benefit for Gallagher Services, a group that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.