steady SEC leg with range, but recent accuracy wobble raises the stakes
In the 2025 season, Tennessee’s Max Gilbert was a high-volume, high-value kicker, hitting 14-of-19 field goals and all 64 extra points for 106 points, with a long of 53 yards and elite PAT reliability[1][7]. His calling card is leg strength and composure on big attempts—he’d already shown range with multiple 50-plus-yard makes across his Tennessee career—but his 2025 field-goal accuracy dipped to 73.7%, so he fits best with a staff that values proven distance and confidence under pressure while wanting a cleaner make rate[1][11][14].
