Post’s Ryan Dunleavy will provide top five kickers, punters and returners in this year’s NFL Draft, based on ratings and conversations with people in the league.
Kicker
1. Andres Borregales, Miami, 5-11, 199
The Venezuelan-born brother of former NFL kicker Jose Borregres. He converted 86% of his career field goals, including 18 of 19 last season, including 75% of 50 yards or more. The mechanics look the same every time. You won’t fall into pressure.
2. Ryan Fitzgerald, Florida, 5-11, 193
The perfect 13 seasons in 2024 included 59 yards to 59-5, 59 yards. You may need to pair it with a punter who handles kickoffs. He joined Kaden Davis as a senior bowl kicker. He overcame an early career struggle to lead the ACC in points in 2023.
3. Tyler Loop, Arizona, 5-11, 191
It converted 83.8% of his career field goals, including 62 yards of program records last season. He was inconsistent as a senior, only putts (126-128) who missed five field goals and two careers. The strength of the legs to force the touch back freely.
