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: March 5, 2026)
1. Trey Smack, Florida
K | 6’1″ | 188 lbs | 4th Year
Trey Smack Scouting Report
Florida has done a great job at recruiting and developing kickers over the past decade, and Trey Smack is next in line. The 3 year starter was the picture of consistency throughout college, and was completely trusted from long range.
In each of his 3 seasons of playing time, Smack converted 80%+ of his field goals, despite exactly half of his attempts being from 40+ yards (which is a lot for a college kicker). He has a smooth and consistent kick, getting great elevation to prevent it from being blocked. He takes compact steps and has drives good power without having to strain too much. Smack is fully capable of hitting long range kicks, and should have plenty of leg strength for the NFL.
When kicking from the right hash he can occasionally open his hips a bit too early, and his backswing can come a little bit higher than you’d want to see. He also doesn’t have any experience with true game winning opportunities, so his clutch gene hasn’t been thoroughly tested.
Trey Smack 2025 Stats
27/28 extra points, 18/22 field goals, 4/4 inside 30 yards, 4/6 30-39 yards, 5/6 40-49 yards, 5/6 50+ yards, 56 long
2. Dominic Zvada, Michigan
K | 6’3″ | 178 lbs | 4th Year
Dominic Zvada Scouting Report
After a dominant freshman season and solid sophomore year at Arkansas State, Dominic Zvada transferred to Michigan. In 2024 for the Wolverines he was an All-American and arguably the best kicker in the nation, but struggled consistently throughout 2025, making just 15-of-22 on the season.
While the accuracy took a toll this year, he still finished above 80% on his career, boosted by his remarkable 17-of-17 on kicks 30+ yards in 2024. The ball explodes off Zvada’s foot, with the best natural kick strength that I’ve seen in the class. His kicking motion is effortless even from 50+, and he gets great elevation on all of his kicks.
He’ll obviously need to clean up the consistency issues from this past season, but perhaps the biggest question mark is his inexperience with being the kickoff specialist. Still, the effortless leg strength and history of making high pressure kicks will give Zvada a long look from NFL scouts.
Dominic Zvada 2025 Stats
43/43 extra points, 17/25 field goals, 5/6 inside 30 yards, 4/7 30-39 yards, 6/9 40-49 yards, 2/3 50+ yards, 56 long
3. Will Ferrin, BYU
K | 6’2″ | 179 lbs | 5th Year
Will Ferrin Scouting Report
A rough stretch in the closing games of the season hurt the stat line, but that doesn’t take away from the great career Will Ferrin had with BYU. He set the program record for consecutive made field goals (22), while also tying the program record for longest kick.
Ferrin has good length strength, with the ability to hit from 55+ without adjusting his form. He has a calm, controlled approach to the ball and treats every kick the same way. This approach has helped him make multiple high intensity kicks, including a game winner from 40+ in their rivalry game with Utah. Like most prospects, Ferrin handled the kickoff duties, but at BYU their system was more than just “kick it out the end zone every time.” They tried a bunch of short and directional kicks to exploit weaknesses in the coverage team, which should translate well to the new NFL kickoff.
His form is fine, but I wouldn’t say it’s the prettiest. He bends a bit too far over the ball, preventing full extension of his body.
Will Ferrin 2025 Stats
49/49 extra points, 23/30 field goals, 11/11 inside 30 yards, 6/6 30-39 yards, 2/7 40-49 yards, 4/6 50+ yards, 56 long
4. Drew Stevens, Iowa
K | 6’1″ | 213 lbs | 4th Year
Drew Stevens Scouting Report
4 years in college, 4 years as a starter, 4 time Big 10 All-Conference honoree. That’s been the college career of Drew Stevens, who finishes his Iowa career second in program history in points scored.
Drew Stevens has a big leg, hitting 12 field goals of 50+ during his college career, with a solid success rate. He’s very experienced in potential game winner opportunities, and has shown the mental toughness to hit kicks when they matter most. He has a consistent approach to the ball with a clean strike that results in very little wobble on the ball.
Stevens had a rough start to the season with his accuracy, ending the season under 80% on field goals while also missing an extra point. He also gets less-than-ideal elevation on his kicks, which has resulted in multiple blocks.
Drew Stevens 2025 Stats
41/42 extra points, 22/28 field goals, 5/5 inside 30 yards, 6/7 30-39 yards, 7/10 40-49 yards, 4/6 50+ yards, 58 long
5. Kansei Matsuzawa, Hawaii
K | 6’2″ | 200 lbs | 5th Year
Kansei Matsuzawa Scouting Report
Kansei Matsuzawa had a wild ride to get to where he is today. Matsuzawa grew up in Japan, first visiting the United States in 2018 where he attended an NFL game and decided to pursue American football. He taught himself to kick while continuing to live in Tokyo, and was able to get the attention of Hocking college, a JUCO school, with his practice field kicking videos. He joined Hawaii in 2023, and by his final season was an All-American.
Matsuzawa finished second in the FBS in field goals made this past season, and first in field goal percentage among kickers with at least 20 attempts. He has a deliberate, controlled kicking approach with great accuracy and a tight rotation on the ball. He’s consistently improved each year when going back to his JUCO days, and has kicked multiple game winners in his short career.
The problem for Matsuzawa is going to be power. He only attempted 2 kicks of 50+ throughout his Hawaii career, which also inflates his field goal percentage. He likely doesn’t have the leg strength to hit 60+ yard field goals like teams currently expect.
Kansei Matsuzawa 2025 Stats
40/40 extra points, 27/29 field goals, 6/6 inside 30 yards, 10/11 30-39 yards, 10/10 40-49 yards, 1/2 50+ yards, 52 long
Complete 2026 NFL Draft Kicker Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trey Smack | Florida | 4th | 6'1" | 188 |
| 2 | Dominic Zvada | Michigan | 4th | 6'3" | 178 |
| 3 | Will Ferrin | BYU | 5th | 6'2" | 179 |
| 4 | Drew Stevens | Iowa | 4th | 6'1" | 213 |
| 5 | Kansei Matsuzawa | Hawaii | 5th | 6'2" | 200 |
| 6 | Laith Marjan | Kansas | 5th | 6'2" | 210 |
| 7 | Rece Verhoff | North Carolina | 4th | 5'11" | 190 |
| 8 | Damian Ramos | LSU | 5th | 6'2" | 190 |
| 9 | Jesus Gomez | Arizona State | 5th | 6'1" | 220 |
| 10 | Noe Ruelas | UCF | 5th | 6'1" | 195 |
| 11 | Carter Davis | Miami (FL) | 4th | 6'0" | 210 |
| 12 | Dom Dzioban | Miami (OH) | 6th | 6'1" | 210 |
| 13 | Noah Burnette | Notre Dame | 6th | 5'10" | 175 |
| 14 | Harry Balke | Drake | 5th | 6'4" | 220 |
| 15 | Atticus Sappington | Oregon | 5th | 5'10" | 190 |
| 16 | Paul Geelen | Southern Illinois | 4th | 6'6" | 200 |
| 17 | Randy Bond | Texas A&M | 5th | 5'11" | 195 |
| 18 | Gabe Plascencia | San Diego State | 5th | 6''1" | 210 |
| 19 | Sloan Calder | Weber State | 4th | 6'4" | 180 |
| 20 | Bert Auburn | Miami (FL) | 5th | 6'0" | 185 |
| 21 | Jai Patel | Rutgers | 4th | 5'9" | 180 |
| 22 | Ethan Sanchez | Houston | 4th | 5'9" | 190 |
| 23 | Andrew Brown | North Carolina A&T | 5th | 5'9" | 176 |
| 24 | Will Bettridge | Virginia | 4th | 5'11" | 185 |
| 25 | Luke Drzewiecki | New Mexico | 4th | 6'0" | 185 |
| 26 | Aidan Ellison | North Central (IL) | 5th | 5'11" | 190 |
| 27 | Nate Reed | Delaware | 5th | 6'3" | 190 |
| 28 | Ben Woodard | Lamar | 5th | 6'0" | 180 |
| 29 | Jack Howes | Buffalo | 5th | 6'1" | 200 |
| 30 | Ian Williams | Furman | 6th | 6'3" | 215 |
| 31 | Garth White | Rhode Island | 5th | 6'3" | 205 |
| 32 | DC Pippin | Ball State | 6th | 6'0" | 195 |
| 33 | Matt Schearer | Bucknell | 4th | 5'11" | 185 |
| 34 | Cade Graham | Central Michigan | 5th | 5'8" | 165 |
| 35 | Caden Williams | Towson | 4th | 6'2" | 175 |
| 36 | Jayson Jenkins | Robert Morris | 4th | 5'11" | 180 |
| 37 | Zach Schreiner | Kentucky | 5th | 6'0" | 180 |
| 38 | Tommy Holden | West Georgia | 5th | 5'10" | 170 |
| 39 | Justin Keller | SE Missouri State | 5th | 6'0" | 185 |
| 40 | Marko Jovisic | Mississippi Valley State | 5th | 6'2" | 215 |
| 41 | Michael Stack | UW-La Crosse | 4th | 6'2" | 195 |
| 42 | Ty Morrison | Montana | 4th | 6'3" | 220 |
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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 Trey Smack from Florida. He is set to continue the Florida-to-NFL kicker pipeline after finishing up a stellar career, making over 80% of his field goals each season.
How good is the kicker draft class in 2026?
The 2026 kicker draft class looks stronger than average. Kickers are getting trained for long range kicks and pressure scenarios earlier than every before, and there are plenty of players in the class with consistent power and accuracy to hit from 55+.
