The 2025 NFL Draft is still a couple of years away, but it’s never too early to start looking ahead. And if you’re a fan of special teams, you’ll want to keep an eye on these top kicker prospects.
1. Ryan Fitzgerald, Florida State
Height: 6-1
Weight: 198
Projected Round (2025): 4-6
Strengths: Fitzgerald has a strong leg and is accurate from both short and long distances. As a junior, Fitzgerald has connected on six of six attempts with a long of 59 yards.
Weaknesses: None so far.
Overall: Fitzgerald has the potential to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
2. Dominic Zvada, Michigan
Height: 6-2
Weight: 155
Projected Round (2025): 5-7
Strengths: Zvada has a powerful leg and is a weapon on kickoffs. He has the ability to make kicks from beyond 50 yards.
Weaknesses: Zvada needs to improve his accuracy, particularly from long range.
Overall: If Zvada can become more consistent, he has a chance to be a solid kicker at the next level.
3. Drew Stevens, Iowa
Height: 6-0
Weight: 199
Projected Round (2025): 6-FA
Strengths: Stevens has a smooth, consistent kicking motion and shows good accuracy from inside 50 yards.
Weaknesses: Stevens’ leg strength is a concern. He will need to prove he can make kicks from long distance to be a successful NFL kicker.
Overall: Stevens has the potential to be a late-round pick or priority free agent in the 2025 NFL Draft.
4. Matthew Dennis, Wake Forest
Height: 5-11
Weight: 205
Projected Round (2025): 7-FA
Strengths: Dennis possesses solid accuracy on kicks from short to intermediate range.
Weaknesses: Dennis’ lack of a big leg limits his upside. He hasn’t consistently shown an ability to make kicks from beyond 45 yards.
Overall: Dennis projects as a potential undrafted free agent who could fight for a roster spot with a strong senior season.
5. Colton Boomer, Central Florida
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Projected Round (2025): 7-FA
Strengths: Boomer demonstrates good leg strength and has shown potential on long-range attempts.
Weaknesses: Consistency has been an issue for Boomer. He needs to improve his accuracy to earn a shot in the NFL.
Overall: Boomer is a wild card prospect who could improve his stock with a strong senior year. If not, he will likely be an undrafted free agent.
