Kickers are supposed to be the quiet ones. They come on, do their job, and jog off like nothing happened. But occasionally, you get a kicker who decides they’re the star of the show—even if they’re only on the field for five plays a game.
Whether it’s the celebrations or just their whole vibe, these kickers brought some serious main character energy to a position. Here are 15 NFL kickers who refused to play a supporting role.
15. Chandler Catanzaro
He kicked like every field goal was for the Super Bowl, even in Week 3. His swagger always seemed too high for someone on a struggling team.
14. Jake Moody
He’s new to the league but already kicks with the confidence of a veteran with five rings. The man lines up like he’s about to save the world every time.
13. David Akers
Akers was once introduced at the NFL Draft, and it was like The Rock entering WrestleMania. That level of showmanship from a kicker is legendary.
12. Greg Zuerlein
“Legatron” was more than just a nickname—it was a mindset. Every time he lined up, it looked like he was preparing for a dramatic final scene in a movie.
11. Roberto Aguayo
He came into the league with first-round expectations and the attitude to match. He didn’t quite live up to the hype, but carried himself like he would.
10. Mike Vanderjagt
This guy was always doing too much. From trash talk to dramatic interviews, Vanderjagt acted like a franchise QB trapped in a kicker’s body.
9. Justin Tucker
Tucker performs opera in his spare time and kicks like he’s auditioning for a Broadway role. He fully leans into being a kicker with the confidence of a starting quarterback.
8. Sebastian Janikowski
Seabass was a kicker who partied like a linebacker and kicked like he owned the stadium. You just knew he thought the game revolved around his left leg.
7. Graham Gano
He hit a game-winner once and posed like he’d just won MVP. The man carries himself with all the calm of a Hollywood leading man in a big-budget trailer.
6. Evan McPherson
The rookie showed up and immediately started acting like a seasoned veteran. Watching the Super Bowl halftime show from the field? Main character behavior.
5. Cody Parkey
He didn’t just miss field goals—he ensured the whole country felt it. The double doink saga had enough drama to qualify for a limited series.
4. Jay Feely
Feely never missed an opportunity to make his moment the headline. Whether in interviews or on the field, he always looked like he thought he was the story.
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3. Brett Maher
Even when he couldn’t buy a field goal in the playoffs, Maher kept walking around like he was the hero of a redemption arc. Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well.
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2. Matt Prater
Prater treated every long-distance kick like a cinematic moment. He stared down the uprights like a cowboy in a standoff.
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1. Pat McAfee
Yes, he was technically a punter, but his main character energy was undeniable. From wild celebrations to WWE-style promos, McAfee rebranded the position entirely.
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