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
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

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

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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.

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 [1]

Los Angeles Chargers

On May 2, 2021, Kessman signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers. [2] However, Kessman was released by the Chargers prior to the start of the season on August 16, 2021. [3]

New York Jets

On November 23, 2021, Kessman was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets. [4] On December 4, the Jets released incumbent kicker Matt Ammendola and signed Kessman to the active roster. [5] 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. [6]

Carolina Panthers

On December 22, 2021, Kessman was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. [7] 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). [8] He was removed from the roster on February 15, 2024. [9]

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. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Alex Kessman, Pittsburgh NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Pitt Kicker Alex Kessman Signs with Los Angeles Chargers as UDFA". 2 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Chargers Release Three Players".
  4. ↑ "Jets Sign K Alex Kessman to Practice Squad".
  5. ↑ "Jets Sign K Alex Kessman to Active Roster, Release K Matt Ammendola". New York Jets .
  6. ↑ "Alex Kessman: Time in Big Apple ends". CBS Sports .
  7. ↑ "Panthers place Zane Gonzalez on injured reserve". Panthers.com. December 22, 2021.
  8. ↑ @USFLShowboats (January 28, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved January 28, 2023– via Twitter.
  9. ↑ "Memphis Showboats Roster". www.theufl.com. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
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