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Spencer Shrader

Spencer Shrader
No. 40 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1999-05-19) May 19, 1999 (age 25)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Newsome (Lithia, Florida)
College:South Florida (2019–2022)
Notre Dame (2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 10, 2024
Field goals made:5
Field goals attempted:5
Field goal %:100%
Points scored:24
Longest field goal:45
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Spencer Shrader (born May 19, 1999) is an American professional football placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Florida Bulls and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Early life

Shrader was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and grew up in Lithia, Florida and attended Newsome High School, where he lettered in football, soccer and tennis. Coming out of high school, Shrader decided to walk-on to play college football for the South Florida Bulls.[1]

College career

South Florida

In Shrader's first collegiate season in 2019, he went 12 for 12 on extra points and four for nine on field goal attempts.[2] During the 2020 season, Shrader went four for six on his field goal attempts and 11 for 12 on his extra point attempts.[3] In the 2021 season, Shrader finished as a Lou Groza semifinalist, as he converted on 11 of his 13 field goal attempts, while also making 35 of his extra point attempts.[4] During the 2022 season, Shrader hit nine of thirteen field goal attempts, while also making all 37 of his extra point attempts.[5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Shrader decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

Notre Dame

Shrader decided to transfer to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[7][8] In week three of the 2023 season, Shrader set a Notre Dame school record with a 54 yard field goal in a win over NC State.[9] In, Shrader's final collegiate season in 2023 he went 15 for 22 on his field goal attempts with a career long of 54 yards, and 61 for his 62 on his extra point attempts.[10]

College statistics

Season GP Extra points Field goals Pts
XPM XPA XP% FGM FGA FG%
South Florida Bulls
2019 12 12 12 100.0 4 9 44.4 24
2020 8 11 12 91.7 4 6 66.7 23
2021 12 35 35 100.0 11 13 84.6 68
2022 12 37 37 100.0 9 13 69.2 64
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2023 13 61 62 98.4 15 22 68.2 106
Career 57 156 158 98.7 43 63 68.3 285

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
6 ft 1+12 in
(1.87 m)
201 lb
(91 kg)
31+38 in
(0.80 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
All values from Pro Day[11]

Indianapolis Colts

On April 27, 2024, Shrader signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent after he was not selected in the 2024 NFL draft.[12][13] He was waived on August 25, and re-signed to the practice squad on August 29.[14][15]

Shrader was elevated to the active roster for the Colts Week 1 game against the Houston Texans following an injury to Matt Gay. He made all three extra-point attempts during the 29–27 loss. Shrader was released on October 2 but re-signed on October 7.[16][17] Shrader was again released on October 16.[18]

New York Jets

On October 30, 2024, Schrader signed with the New York Jets practice squad.[19] Schrader was elevated to the active roster on November 9.[20] He made his Jets debut the following day, converting both of his field goal attempts.[21]

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 14, 2024, Shrader was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs off the Jets practice squad following an injury to Harrison Butker.[22] On November 24, Shrader hit a game-winning field goal as time expired, giving the Chiefs a 30–27 victory over the Carolina Panthers.[23]

NFL career statistics

Year Team GP Field goals PATs Kickoffs Pts
FGM FGA FG% Lng Blk XPM XPA XP% KO Avg TBs
2024 IND 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 100.0 5 65.0 5 3
NYJ 1 2 2 100.0 45 0 0 0 3 65.0 3 6
KC 2 3 3 100.0 41 0 6 6 100.0 10 65.0 9 15
Career 4 5 5 100.0 45 0 9 9 100.0 18 65.0 17 24

References

  1. ^ Hayes, Allison (September 9, 2023). "Meet Notre Dame kicker, Spencer Shrader". ABC57. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Farmer, Douglas (June 30, 2023). "Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 32 Spencer Shrader, South Florida transfer kicker". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Driskell, Bryan (December 13, 2022). "Notre Dame Lands Transfer Kicker Spencer Shrader". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  4. ^ Engel, Patrick (December 14, 2022). "Notre Dame lands commitment from grad transfer kicker Spencer Shrader". On3.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  5. ^ Farmer, Douglas (December 14, 2022). "K Spencer Shrader transfers to Notre Dame, returning to his homestate and a familiar venue". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Davis, Spenser (December 9, 2022). "Notre Dame reportedly hosting transfer kicker on official visit". Saturday Road. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  7. ^ Roberts, Ryan (December 17, 2022). "From Football To Faith, Grad Transfer Kicker Spencer Shrader Is Perfect Fit With Notre Dame". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  8. ^ Roberts, Ryan (December 14, 2022). "Notre Dame Got A "Tremendous Fit" And NFL Kicker In Spencer Shrader". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  9. ^ Sampson, Pete (September 13, 2023). "Notre Dame kicker Spencer Shrader: Soccer player, entrepreneur and new Irish record holder". The Athletic. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  10. ^ "Colts' Spencer Shrader: Signs contract with Colts". CBS Sports. May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
  11. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Spencer Shrader College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  12. ^ Horka, Tyler (April 27, 2024). "Notre Dame kicker Spencer Shrader signs undrafted free agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts". on3.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  13. ^ "Colts sign 7 undrafted free agents". Colts.com. May 9, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  14. ^ "Colts make 9 roster moves". Colts.com. August 25, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  15. ^ "Colts sign K Spencer Shrader to practice squad". Colts.com. August 29, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  16. ^ "Colts sign RB Trent Pennix to practice squad, release K Spencer Shrader from practice squad". Colts.com. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "Colts sign K Spencer Shrader to practice squad, release CB Gregory Junior from practice squad". Colts.com. October 7, 2024.
  18. ^ "Colts sign RB Salvon Ahmed to practice squad, release K Spencer Shrader from practice squad". colts.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  19. ^ Wojton, Nick. "Jets sign two kickers to practice squad with Greg Zuerlein struggling". Jets Wire. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  20. ^ "Jets Elevate K Spencer Shrader for Sunday's Game vs. Cardinals". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  21. ^ "Cardinals 31-6 Jets (Nov 10, 2024) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  22. ^ Brisco, Joshua (November 14, 2024). "Reports: Harrison Butker Sidelined with Serious Injury, Chiefs Signing New Kicker". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  23. ^ Foote, Jordan (November 24, 2024). "Chiefs Salute Spencer Shrader for Game-Winning Kick, Rookie 'Grateful' for Chance in KC". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 26, 2024.


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