Big-Leg Kicker with Clutch Upside and Proven Volume
Dragan Kesich is Minnesota’s proven high-volume kicker, coming off a 2024 season in which he made 20-of-28 field goals and 38-of-39 extra points while leading the Gophers with 98 points; he was also named the Big Ten Kicker of the Year after a 2023 breakthrough that featured 23 made field goals on 27 tries and 96 points.[1][3][9] What makes him valuable is more than the numbers: he has a reputation for handling pressure, has hit from 54 yards, and adds kickoff value with a strong touchback profile, though his 2024 accuracy dipped enough that consistency is the key evaluation point.[9][10][11]
