Alex Kessman

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Alex Kessman
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-02) January 2, 1998 (age 26)
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Clarkston
College: Pittsburgh
Position: Placekicker
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2021
Field goals made:0
Field goals attempted:0
Field goal %:0
Longest field goal:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Alex Thomas Kessman (born January 2, 1998) is an American football placekicker who is a free agent.

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College career

He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He set the NCAA record for most accurate placekicker in history from 50+ yards going 12 of 18 from that distance.

In October 2019, Kessman was named ACC Specialist of the Week after making four field goals during the game against Miami. [1]

In 2020, in a game against Boston College, Kessman kicked a 58-yard field goal which tied the game and sent it into overtime. [2] At the time, the 58-yard goal was the longest field goal in Pitt history. [2] In 2024, Ben Sauls tied Kessman's record. [2]

In 2021, Kessman received second-team All-ACC honors and was a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award. [3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m)		189 lb
(86 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)
All values from Pro Day [4]

Los Angeles Chargers

On May 2, 2021, Kessman signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers. [5] However, Kessman was released by the Chargers prior to the start of the season on August 16, 2021. [6]

New York Jets

On November 23, 2021, Kessman was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets. [7] On December 4, the Jets released incumbent kicker Matt Ammendola and signed Kessman to the active roster. [8] In his one game with the Jets, which was also his NFL debut, Kessman missed both of his extra point attempts and the Jets lost to the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 33–18. He was cut by the team the next day. [9]

Carolina Panthers

On December 22, 2021, Kessman was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. [10] He was released on December 27.

Memphis Showboats

On January 28, 2023, Kessman signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). [11] He was removed from the roster on February 15, 2024. [12]

NFL career statistics

Regular season statistics
SeasonTeamGFGMFGA%<2020-2930-3940-4950+LNGBLKXPMXPA%PTS
2021 NYJ 1000.00-00-00-00-00-000020.00
Career (1 game)1000.00-00-00-00-00-000020.00

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References

  1. ↑ "Pitt's Alex Kessman Named ACC Specialist of the Week". Pittsburgh Panthers. October 28, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Scabilloni, Matt (October 12, 2024). "Watch: Pitt Kicker Makes Program History". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ Calvaruso, Tyler (November 24, 2021). "4 things to know about Jets kicker Alex Kessman". USA Today. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Alex Kessman, Pittsburgh NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Pitt Kicker Alex Kessman Signs with Los Angeles Chargers as UDFA". May 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Chargers Release Three Players".
  7. ↑ "Jets Sign K Alex Kessman to Practice Squad".
  8. ↑ "Jets Sign K Alex Kessman to Active Roster, Release K Matt Ammendola". New York Jets . Archived from the original on December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Alex Kessman: Time in Big Apple ends". CBS Sports .
  10. ↑ "Panthers place Zane Gonzalez on injured reserve". Panthers.com. December 22, 2021.
  11. ↑ @USFLShowboats (January 28, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved January 28, 2023– via Twitter.
  12. ↑ "Memphis Showboats Roster". www.theufl.com. Retrieved February 15, 2024.


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