Simplify the following text for a Grade 12 native English-speaking person.
Original: Michael Shayne `` The Franchise '' Graham ( born December 9 , 1977 in Radford , Virginia ) is an American Football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League ( NFL ) .
Simplified: Michael Shayne Graham ( born December 9 , 1977 in Radford , Virginia ) is an American football placekicker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League .