Complete 2026 NFL Draft K Rankings:
You are currently viewing our kicker rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft. Rookie kickers have proven to be very hit or miss recently, even if draft capital is used on them. Will the 2026 kicker draft class finally be the one to establish some consistency?
Our top kicker prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented special teamers in college football. Even though no more than 3 will get selected in the draft, several more are signed as free agents, and many more receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: April 22, 2025)
1. Dominic Zvada, Michigan
K | 6’3″ | 180 lbs | 4th Year
Dominic Zvada Preseason Scouting Report
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Dominic Zvada 2024 Stats
26/27 extra points, 21/22 field goals, 4/5 20-29 yard, 7/7 30-39 yard, 3/3 40-49 yard, 7/7 50+ yards, 56 long
2. Trey Smack, Florida
K | 6’1″ | 200 lbs | 4th Year
Trey Smack Preseason Scouting Report
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Trey Smack 2024 Stats
44/44 extra points, 18/21 field goals, 5/5 20-29 yard, 5/6 30-39 yard, 5/6 40-49 yard, 3/4 50+ yards, 55 long
3. Will Ferrin, BYU
K | 6’3″ | 175 lbs | 5th Year
Will Ferrin Preseason Scouting Report
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Will Ferrin 2024 Stats
41/41 extra points, 24/27 field goals, 3/3 20-29 yard, 11/12 30-39 yard, 6/7 40-49 yard, 4/5 50+ yards, 56 long
4. Drew Stevens, Iowa
K | 6’0″ | 205 lbs | 4th Year
Drew Stevens Preseason Scouting Report
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Drew Stevens 2024 Stats
40/40 extra points, 20/23 field goals, 9/9 20-29 yard, 2/2 30-39 yard, 5/5 40-49 yard, 4/7 50+ yards, 54 long
5. Noah Burnette, Notre Dame
K | 5’10” | 175 lbs | 6th Year
Noah Burnette Preseason Scouting Report
Coming soon.
Noah Burnette 2024 Stats
38/39 extra points, 15/21 field goals, 5/5 20-29 yard, 3/4 30-39 yard, 5/8 40-49 yard, 2/4 50+ yards, 52 long
Complete 2026 NFL Draft Kicker Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominic Zvada | Michigan | 4th | 6'3" | 180 |
| 2 | Trey Smack | Florida | 4th | 6'1" | 200 |
| 3 | Will Ferrin | BYU | 5th | 6'3" | 175 |
| 4 | Drew Stevens | Iowa | 4th | 6'0" | 205 |
| 5 | Noah Burnette | Notre Dame | 6th | 5'10" | 175 |
| 6 | Randy Bond | Texas A&M | 5th | 5'11" | 195 |
| 7 | Lucas Carneiro | Ole Miss | 4th | 5'11" | 190 |
| 8 | Jesus Gomez | Arizona State | 5th | 6'1" | 220 |
| 9 | Dom Dzioban | Miami (OH) | 6th | 6'1" | 210 |
| 10 | Collin Rogers | SMU | 4th | 6'4" | 220 |
| 11 | Bert Auburn | Texas | 5th | 6'0" | 185 |
| 12 | Abraham Montano | New Mexico State | 7th | 6'1" | 200 |
| 13 | Ian Williams | Furman | 6th | 6'3" | 215 |
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Traits That Make a Kicker Prospect Great
There may be less traits needed to be a great kicker, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy position to scout. Opportunities vary heavily depending on your school, and kickers who can comfortably hit from 60 yards might have never even attempted a 50 yarder in a game. Leg strength, accuracy, and mental game are among some of the most important factors when scouting kickers.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Kicking Strength
Any kicker that gets drafted will need to be able to hit from 55 yards with consistency. At the college level kicking strength is a bit of a luxury, but at the NFL level it becomes a necessity. Leg strength can also include the ability to get proper elevation on deep kicks.
Consistency
Consistent accuracy can be improved with reps, but if you don’t have it by the time you get to the NFL, you won’t last long. It can difficult to evaluate accuracy in college because field conditions can vary so heavily and the hashes are wider than in the NFL. But maintaining consistent mechanics and hitting a clean ball will help.
Mental Game
We’ve seen plenty of kickers get a case of the yips and randomly lose the ability to kick due to a weak mental game. You’ll also seem plenty of kickers consistently choke when it matters most. Showing the ability to consistently hit clutch kicks is becoming way more common in kicking scouting.
Kickoffs
Fans might be surprised that not every big-legged field goal kicker is an effective kickoff specialist. It’s a totally different skillset, but one you expect your place kicker to be able to handle. Controlling your bounces, getting elevation to force returns, or booming it out of the back of the end zone on command are all skills to have.
2026 Kicker Draft Prospects FAQs
Who is the best kicker in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The best kicker in the 2026 NFL Draft is widely considered to be Dominic Zvada of Michigan. Zvada hit an impressive 21-of-22 field goals this past season, including a perfect 7-of-7 from beyond 50 yards.
How good is the kicker draft class in 2026?
The 2026 kicker draft class looks stronger than average. Led by a few very talented young players like Zvada and Trey Smack, this class has plenty of big names with the potential to maintain an NFL career.
