Andre Szmyt

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		17	88.9%
2025		17	88.9%

Updated Jan 1, 1970

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Cleveland Browns — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Andre's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL PKs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.0M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the PK market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Andre is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.0M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Performance Analysis

Andre Szmyt enters the NFL as a relatively late-arriving rookie kicker at 27, bringing college pedigree but limited pro seasoning to Cleveland's special teams unit. Through 17 career games, his overall grade sits at a C-, which is modest but not alarming for a first-year kicker still establishing consistency under NFL pressure. Historically, rookie kickers often grade in the C to C+ range before finding their footing, so Szmyt's early returns aren't cause for alarm. His 2025 campaign trends at a B-, suggesting meaningful in-season improvement worth monitoring. His field goal accuracy is the clearest bright spot, connecting at 88.9 percent against an NFL average of 85.0 percent — a genuinely above-average mark that signals real leg reliability. That number places him meaningfully ahead of the league mean, even if the elite threshold of 93.0 percent remains a stretch goal. The concern right now is small-sample volatility; 17 games isn't enough to separate true skill from favorable circumstance. Szmyt draws reasonable comparisons to kickers like Matt Ammendola or Ryan Santoso — serviceable starters still proving they belong long-term. If that 88.9 percent accuracy holds or climbs toward 91 percent next season, he becomes a legitimate starter worth building around. Cleveland will want to see him perform in cold-weather late-season games, where leg strength and mental composure separate durable starters from situational options.

Fan Sentiment

Browns re-signing Szmyt represents a solid depth retention of their current kicker. Media coverage highlights his growth trajectory, including a game-winning 49-yarder against Cincinnati. His early-season struggles followed by late-season confidence gains suggest legitimate improvement and NFL adjustment. Fans appear satisfied with continuity at the position rather than seeking alternatives. Szmyt should remain the starter if consistency holds through next season.