Will Reichard

K

#16

Experience: 3 years

Height: 6-1

Weight: 190 lbs

College: Alabama

2025 SEASON

FGA
35
FGM
33
PCT
94.29
LNG
62

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WK	OPP	RESULT	BLK	LNG	FG Att	FGM	PCT	XP Att	XPM	XPCT	XBLK	AVG	TB	Ret	Avg
1	@Bears	W 27 - 24	0	59	2	2	100	1	1	100	0	64	2	4	31.2
2	Falcons	L 6 - 22	0	51	2	2	100	0	0		0	64	1	1	21
3	Bengals	W 48 - 10	0	62	2	2	100	6	6	100	0	59.9	1	7	21.3
4	@Steelers	L 21 - 24	0	41	2	2	100	1	1	100	0	50.2	0	4	25
5	@Browns	W 21 - 17	0	0	1	0	0	3	3	100	0	55.2	0	3	26
7	Eagles	L 22 - 28	0	59	5	5	100	1	1	100	0	59.6	0	7	26.6
8	@Chargers	L 10 - 37	0	54	2	1	50	1	1	100	0	61.7	0	3	25
9	@Lions	W 27 - 24	0	50	2	2	100	3	3	100	0	62.5	0	6	28.3
10	Ravens	L 19 - 27	0	49	2	2	100	1	1	100	0	61.6	0	5	26.2
11	Bears	L 17 - 19	0	31	1	1	100	2	2	100	0	63	1	3	36
12	@Packers	L 6 - 23	0	59	2	2	100	0	0		0	61	1	2	23
13	@Seahawks	L 0 - 26										65	1	0
14	Commanders	W 31 - 0	0	45	1	1	100	4	4	100	0	62.5	2	4	21.8
15	@Cowboys	W 34 - 26	0	53	2	2	100	4	4	100	0	62.7	2	4	31
16	@Giants	W 16 - 13	0	43	3	3	100	1	1	100	0	58.6	0	5	25.4
17	Lions	W 23 - 10	0	56	3	3	100	2	2	100	0	63.2	2	4	29
18	Packers	W 16 - 3	0	43	3	3	100	1	1	100	0	62.8	2	3	26.7

Career Stats

K Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	LNG	FG Att	FGM	PCT	XP Att	XPM	XPCT	KO	AVG	TB	Ret	Avg
2024	Minnesota Vikings	13	58	30	24	80	38	38	100		64.4	62	10	27.1
2025	Minnesota Vikings	17	62	35	33	94.3	31	31	100		60.8	15	65	26.5
TOTAL		30	62	65	57	87.7	69	69	200	0	62.6	77	75	26.8

Biography

CAREER NOTES

First kicker selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Minnesota's eighth pick out of Alabama all-time and second of the 2024 NFL Draft, joining Dallas Turner (No. 17 Overall).
Seventh kicker drafted by the Vikings and first since Daniel Carlson in 2018.
Became just the second kicker all-time selected out of Alabama joining David Ray, who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1966.
Made eight field goals from 50+ yards during his rookie season in 2024, the second most in a season in franchise history (Blair Walsh, 10).
Kicked the longest field goal in Vikings history in Week 3 of the 2025 season vs. Cincinnati (9/21/25), a 62-yard field goal to end the first half.
He is the first player in NFL history with four 59+ yard field goals in a single season.
His 19 career field goals of 50+ yards rank second in NFL history for the most throught a player's first two seasons (Brandon Aubrey, 24).
His four career 59+ yard field goals are tied for the fourth most in a player's career all-time. Only Matt Prater (seven), Brandon Aubrey (six) and Brett Maher (five) have more.
In his 27th career game in Week 15 at Dallas (12/14/25) on Sunday Night Football, surpassed 200 career points. It marked the third-most points by a Viking in their first 27 games with the team.
Was the only kicker in the NFL in 2025 with a field goal percentage of at least 92 and a perfect extra point percentage (min. 30 field goal attempts).
His 94.3 field goal percentage in 2025 was the highest among all kickers league wide (min. 30 attempts) and is the third-highest single-season field goal percentage in Vikings history (min. 20 attempts).
His field goal percentage set an NFL record among kickers with at least 11 field goals from 50+ yards in a season all-time, and his 11 such kicks tied for the most league wide in 2025 (Brandon Aubrey and Chase McLauglin) and set a single-season franchise record.
In Week 1 at Chicago, Reichard tied Matt Prater's record for the longest field goal at Soldier Field with his 59-yard kick, and in Week 12 at Green Bay, his 59-yarder became the second-longest field goal in Lambeau Field history.

CAREER NOTES

First kicker selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Minnesota's eighth pick out of Alabama all-time and second of the 2024 NFL Draft, joining Dallas Turner (No. 17 Overall).
Seventh kicker drafted by the Vikings and first since Daniel Carlson in 2018.
Became just the second kicker all-time selected out of Alabama joining David Ray, who was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1966.
Made eight field goals from 50+ yards during his rookie season in 2024, the second most in a season in franchise history (Blair Walsh, 10).
Kicked the longest field goal in Vikings history in Week 3 of the 2025 season vs. Cincinnati (9/21/25), a 62-yard field goal to end the first half.
He is the first player in NFL history with four 59+ yard field goals in a single season.
His 19 career field goals of 50+ yards rank second in NFL history for the most throught a player's first two seasons (Brandon Aubrey, 24).
His four career 59+ yard field goals are tied for the fourth most in a player's career all-time. Only Matt Prater (seven), Brandon Aubrey (six) and Brett Maher (five) have more.
In his 27th career game in Week 15 at Dallas (12/14/25) on Sunday Night Football, surpassed 200 career points. It marked the third-most points by a Viking in their first 27 games with the team.
Was the only kicker in the NFL in 2025 with a field goal percentage of at least 92 and a perfect extra point percentage (min. 30 field goal attempts).
His 94.3 field goal percentage in 2025 was the highest among all kickers league wide (min. 30 attempts) and is the third-highest single-season field goal percentage in Vikings history (min. 20 attempts).
His field goal percentage set an NFL record among kickers with at least 11 field goals from 50+ yards in a season all-time, and his 11 such kicks tied for the most league wide in 2025 (Brandon Aubrey and Chase McLauglin) and set a single-season franchise record.
In Week 1 at Chicago, Reichard tied Matt Prater's record for the longest field goal at Soldier Field with his 59-yard kick, and in Week 12 at Green Bay, his 59-yarder became the second-longest field goal in Lambeau Field history.

HONORS

Associated Press First-Team All-Pro - Special Teams (2025)
NFC Special Teams Player of the Month (December/January, 2025-26)

2025 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Was named First-Team All-Pro in 2025 after finishing the season 33-of-35 (94.3%) on field goals, with his only two misses coming from beyond 50 yards, and 31-of-31 on extra point attempts.
Made three fields goals from 43, 25 and 37 yards in Week 18 vs. Green Bay (1/4).
In Week 17 vs. Detroit (12/25), connected on his 10th and 11th field goals of at least 50 yards this season, passing Blair Walsh (10) for the most 50+ yard field goals made in a single season in team history. His 120 points this season are a career best.
In Week 16 at the New York Giants (12/21), made field goals of 43, 31 and 30 yards.
Connected on a 53-yard field goal in Week 15 at Dallas (12/14) on Sunday Night Football, his ninth field goal of 50+ yards this season and the 17th of his career.
Kicked a 45-yard field goal in Week 14 vs. Washington (12/7).
Connected on field goals of 52 and 59 yards in Week 12 at Green Bay (11/23). His 59-yard field goal is the second-longest field goal in Lambeau Field history.
Kicked a 31-yard field goal in Week 11 vs. Chicago (11/16).
In Week 10 vs. Baltimore (11/9), kicked two field goals (43 and 49 yards).
Connected on field goals of 50 and 20 yards in Week 9 at Detroit (11/2). His 50-yarder marked the 14th 50+ yard field goal of his career, tying him with Evan McPherson for the second most by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history. Only Brandon Aubrey had more during the 2023-24 seasons with 24.
Drilled a 54-yard field goal in Week 8 at the Los Angeles Chargers (10/23) on Thursday Night Football, marking the 13th career field goal of at least 50 yards. He passed Evan McPherson (2021-22) and Blair Walsh (2012-13) for the second most through a player's first 20 games in NFL history. Only Brandon Aubrey has more with 15 (2023-24).
In Week 7 vs. Philadelphia (10/19), connected on a 59-yard field goal, marking his 12th career field goal of 50+ yards. It tied him for the third-most 50+ yard field goals made in a player's first two NFL seasons all-time, trailing only Evan McPherson (14) and Brandon Aubrey (24).
He also connected on attempts of 34, 28, 35 and 29 yards vs. the Eagles, bringing his season total to 13-of-14 field goals (92.9%). Reichard's five field goals marked a single-game career high, and he accounted for a career-best 16 points
Connected on attempts of 41 and 28 yards in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin (9/28), and is now 8-for-8 on field goals to start the season.
In Week 3 vs. Cincinnati, extended his streak of regular season games with a 50+ yard field goal to seven games when he connected on a 62-yard field goal in the first half. It is the longest field goal in team history.
Hit two field goals (33 and 51 yards) in Week 2 vs. Atlanta (9/14) on Sunday Night Football. Reichard has made a 50+ yard field goal in each of his last six regular season games dating back to last season, the longest active streak in the NFL. It is also the longest such streak in Vikings history.
Kicked a career-long 59-yard field goal in Week 1 at Chicago (9/8) on Monday Night Football, the second longest in team history (Greg Joseph, 61 yards vs. N.Y. Giants in 2022) and the longest field goal in a season opener in club history (Joseph, 56 yards vs. Green Bay 2022).

2024 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Played in 13 games during his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, missing four contests while on Reserve/Injured.
Made his postseason debut during the Wild Card Round in Arizona against the L.A. Rams (1/13), connecting on his lone field goal attempt of 34 yards.
Connected on three kicks, including a 51-yarder in Week 18 at Detroit (1/5). It marked his eighth successful kick from 50+ yards, the second most in a season in franchise history (Blair Walsh, 10).
Hit two field goals, including a 50-yard attempt as the first half expired in Week 17 vs. Green Bay (12/29). His seven field goals of 50+ yards are tied for the fifth-most among rookies in a season since 2000.
Connected on two field goals, including a 52-yard attempt in the second quarter in Week 16 at Seattle (12/22).
Connected on three field goals, including a 52 yarder in the team's opening possession in Week 15 vs. Chicago (12/16) on Monday Night Football. It tied Fred Cox in 1975 for the third longest field goal during a Monday night game in team history.
Returned to action in Week 14 vs. Atlanta (12/8) following four weeks on Reserve/Injured (Weeks 10-13) and went 5-of-5 in extra point attempts
Hit each of his two field goal attempts from 23 and 35 yards in Week 8 at the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football (10/24).
In Week 7 vs. Detroit (10/20), connected on attempts of 57, 42 and 48 and is now 12-of-12 to start the season. He is one of two kickers who has made 100% of his field goal attempts, including at least four from 50+.
Was 3-of-3 on field goals, connecting on attempts of 54, 53 and 41 yards in Week 5 vs. the New York Jets in London (10/6). It marked the 13th occurrence of a first-year kicker with multiple 50+ yard field goals in a game since 2000. He was the second Viking to achieve the feat (Blair Walsh, Dec. 16, 2012, at STL).
Made a 33-yard field goal and each of his three PATs in Week 4 at Green Bay (9/29).
In Week 3 vs. Houston (9/22), tacked on to his perfect field goal percentage, hitting both field goals he attempted of 33 and 58 yards.
Was 3-of-3 on field goals in the Vikings home opener vs. San Francisco (9/15), connecting on attempts from 22 (first career field goal), 39 and 27 yards.
Made his NFL debut in Week 1 at the New York Giants (9/8), connecting on each of his four extra point attempts.

COLLEGE - ALABAMA

Played five seasons at Alabama (2019-23).
The NCAA's all-time career points leader with 547 on 84 field goals and 294 extra points.
Finished as Alabama's career record holder for field goals, 50-plus yard field goals (10) and extra points (295).
Converted 84-of-101 field goals (83.2%) and 295-of-297 extra points (99.3%) in his college career.
Was 22-of-25 on field goals (88%) and 55-of-55 on extra points for 121 points in 2023.
Connected on two 50-plus yard field goals in the 2024 CFP Semifinals game.
Converted 22-of-26 field goals and 64-of-64 extra points in 2022
Ranked second in the SEC and third nationally in total points scored with 130 in 2022.
His 137 points led the SEC and ranked fifth nationally in 2021.
Ranked fifth nationally with 126 points as a sophomore in 2020.

HONORS

SEC Special Teams Player of the Year (2023)
Associated Press Third-Team All-American (2023)
Associated Press SEC First-Team (2023)
SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (2023)
Associated Press SEC Second-Team (2022)
SEC Second-Team (Coaches, 2022)
SEC Special Teams Player of the Week (3x; 2x in 2022, 1x in 2021)

PREP - HOOVER (ALA.)

The nation's top kicker by ESPN.com and on the 247Composite.
Ranked as the No. 2 kicking prospect by 247Sports and Rivals.com.
Selected to the Under Armour All-America Game roster as a senior.
Participated in the 2018 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic.
Made 27 of his 31 career field goals and went a perfect 109-of-109 on PATs.

OFF THE FIELD

Received the key to the city and was named "Hometown Hero" by the mayor and city council of his hometown, Hoover, Ala., when he broke the record for most points scored by any NCAA football player.
Played soccer growing up.
Married Amelia Auchmuty in January of 2023.

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Will Reichard Hits a 52-Yard Field Goal at End of Second Half | Vikings vs. Ravens

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard makes a 52-yard field goal against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Will Reichard's 35-yard Field Goal Notches Vikings First Points vs. Giants

Vikings kicker Will Reichard's scored a 35-yard field goal in the first quarter vs. the Giants to get the team on the board.

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Will Reichard Highlights from 2025 Season

Watch Vikings K Will Reichard's highlights from the 2025 NFL season.

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Matt Daniels on Success of Special Teams in 2025 & Will Reichard's Outstanding Season

Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels addressed the media ahead of the Week 18 game against the Packers during the 2025 season.

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Vikings Players & Families Compete in Dessert Making Competition

Vikings OLB Jonathan Greenard, OLB Tyler Batty, G Blake Brandel, RB Zavier Scott, K Will Reichard, T Walter Rouse and their families attended a cooking class and made croquembouche desserts at Marc Heu Patisserie Paris in St. Paul.

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Will Reichard on Making NFL History, Consistency & Mentality as a Kicker, Learning from Nick Saban

Vikings Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett sits down with Vikings K Will Reichard to discuss his strong performances this season, making NFL history by scoring four field goals of 59 yards or longer in one season, his mindset as a kicker and how he mentally prepares for long distance field goals, what he learned from his college coach Nick Saban at the University of Alabama and more.

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Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 12 Postgame at Packers | November 23

Vikings RB Aaron Jones, S Josh Metellus, C Ryan Kelly and K Will Reichard addressed the media from Lambeau Field after the Vikings' Week 12 23-6 loss to the Packers.

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Will Reichard's 59-Yard FG Is Good With Room To Spare

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard makes a 59-yard field goal against the Green Bay Packers during Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season.

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Will Reichard's 52-yard FG Splits The Uprights

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard completes a field goal from 52 yards away against the Green Bay Packers during Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season.

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Will Reichard Hits His Second FG of The First Half

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard kicks a 34-yard field goal.

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Will Reichard's 59-yard FG Gets Vikings On The Board

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard converts on a 59-yard field goal attempt.

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Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Week 5 vs. Browns | October 3

Minnesota Vikings K Will Reichard, RB Zavier Scott and S Theo Jackson addressed the media ahead of the Week 5 game against the Browns in London.

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Will Reichard Connects From 62 Yards Out

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard makes a 62-yard field goal.

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Will Reichard Sinks 35-Yard FG

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard makes a 35-yard field goal.

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Reichard's 59-Yard Field Goal Ties Record For Longest FG In Soldier Field History

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard drains a career-best 59-yard field goal.

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Will Reichard's 31-Yard Field Goal Gets Vikings On The Board

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard tacks on three with a 31-yard field goal.

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Will Reichard's 42-Yard FG Gives Vikings Early Lead

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard's 42-yard field goal is good against the Tennessee Titans.

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Will Reichard Makes 4th FG, This One From 27 Yards

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard completes a field goal attempt from twenty-seven yards away.

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Will Reichard's 54-yard FG Impresses Kevin O'Connell

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard is successful on a fifty-four yard field goal attempt.

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Will Reichard Comletes 34-yard FG

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard makes a field goal from thirty-four yards away.

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Will Reichard Converts His Second FG of The First Half

Minnesota Vikings' kicker Will Reichard connects on his second field goal, this one from 38 yards, to cut the Houston Texans' lead to 7-6.

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Will Reichard's 48-yard FG Opens The Scoring For Vikings

Minnesota Vikings' kicker Will Reichard converts a 48-yard field goal to cap off the Vikings' opening drive vs. the Houston Texans.

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Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences: Lucky Jackson & Will Reichard | July 30

Vikings WR Lucky Jackson and K Will Reichard addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

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Reichard's 41-yard FG Extends Minnesota's Lead Late

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard's 41-yard FG puts Vikes' up six late in fourth.

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Reichard's 53-yard FG Extends Vikings Lead

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard's 53-yard FG boosts Vikings' lead to 20-10 over Jets in fourth quarter.

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2025 Vikings Position Recap: Reichard, DePaola, Price & Wright Raise Standard for Specialists

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Lunchbreak: ESPN Touts Will Reichard; The Athletic Notes Dallas Turner's Surge as Both Cap 2nd Season

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Crucial Catch: Vikings Honor Loved Ones Impacted by Cancer

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Vikings Designate Andrew DePaola & Will Reichard as Returned to Practice

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Lunchbreak: Cam Akers Thankful for Every Step of Football Journey

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Vikings Place Long Snapper Andrew DePaola and Kicker Will Reichard on Injured Reserve

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Kevin O'Connell Provides Updates on DePaola & Reichard Injuries; Darrisaw Undergoes Surgery

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