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March 28, 2017 / 8:28 PM

Watch: Oakland Raiders' Marquette King punts Derek Carr's birthday cake

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) attempts a 38 yard field goal from the hold of Marquette King that was blocked by the Denver Broncos in the first quarter at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California on October 11, 2015. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-10. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

1 of 3 | Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) attempts a 38 yard field goal from the hold of Marquette King that was blocked by the Denver Broncos in the first quarter at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California on October 11, 2015. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-10. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

March 28 (UPI) -- You don't see many NFL punters become household names, but Marquette King is well on his way.

The 28-year-old is known for his quirky on-field dancing. He became even more notorious for the array of trick shots and dunks he exhibited during Pro Bowl weekend. King signed a five-year, $16.5 million contract with the Raiders last year.

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Happy B day @derekcarrqb pic.twitter.com/JH6RFsqfsW
— Marquette King (@MarquetteKing) March 29, 2017

On Tuesday, he had some fun with the franchise's centerpiece: Derek Carr. The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback turned 26-years-old and King knew just how to celebrate.

"Happy Birthday Derek," King said in a social media video. He then drop kicked a perfectly good birthday cake. It exploded on impact with his strong right leg.

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