Andre Szmyt

Career StatsC+

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

Updated Jun 19, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Earning a B+ Contract Value Index, Andre Szmyt's 1-year pact reflects how Cleveland valued the position market at the kicker slot. At $1.005M AAV, this is a low-cost, minimal-risk commitment for a young specialist in his rookie season—exactly the kind of depth-piece economics that make sense for a team still in evaluation mode following recent roster moves. The 2025 season stats show Szmyt logged 17 games, producing limited counting production in his reserve role, yet his C+ performance grade and emerging reputation for cold-weather execution—crystallized by that 50-yard conversion against Pittsburgh in freezing conditions—signal he's earned genuine organizational confidence rather than placeholder status. At 27 years old and just one year into his NFL tenure, Szmyt remains a serviceable, low-cost solution rather than a marquee name, but the Browns' decision to re-sign him as an exclusive rights free agent sent a clear message that the front office views him as a trustworthy option at a position that has historically been a weak point for the franchise. His C+ sentiment grade and modest national profile reflect his current standing as a reliable depth piece with a foothold on the roster, and that narrative tilts slightly upward heading into 2026—he's already proven he can execute in Cleveland's harshest conditions, positioning him as exactly the kind of value contract that helps a rebuilding or evaluation-phase team manage cap flexibility without sacrificing positional stability. The one-year structure carries zero cap burden risk and allows the Browns flexibility if circumstances change, making this a textbook example of smart low-dollar kicker management.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Andre's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Andre Szmyt is a 27-year-old rookie kicker for the Cleveland Browns navigating his first NFL season with modest early returns. Through 17 games, Szmyt has posted an 88.9% field goal conversion rate, which sits above the league average of 84.38%, suggesting he possesses legitimate accuracy at the position. His C+ grade reflects the inconsistency typical of many rookie specialists adjusting to NFL distances and pressure situations. Szmyt's primary strength is his above-average field goal percentage, demonstrating reliable leg strength and consistency from inside 40 yards. His accuracy metric places him in the upper half of the league, a noteworthy accomplishment for a first-year player still acclimating to NFL game speed and high-leverage moments. However, the ceiling on his grade indicates concerns beyond pure field goal makes—likely stemming from extra point reliability, directional inconsistency on longer attempts, or situational performance gaps that prevented him from earning higher marks. For a rookie in his first professional season, posting above-average accuracy is a legitimate foundation upon which to build. The key developmental markers for Szmyt moving forward involve tightening consistency in pressure moments and proving he can sustain this accuracy over a full 17-game slate. If he can maintain his current field goal percentage while improving performance in critical late-game situations, he could establish himself as a reliable long-term option for Cleveland's special teams unit moving into 2026.

How Andre Compares at the Position

Andre Szmyt ranks 17th of 39 graded pks by performance. That slots Andre between Harrison Butker (C+) just ahead and Tyler Loop (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Solid depth retention of a dependable kicker with upside potential. Multiple headlines track Szmyt's rookie progression, showing media confidence in his development trajectory. Strong second-half performance after early-season struggles signals genuine improvement, not fluky success. Fans debate whether he's truly elite or merely adequate at the position. Browns locked in a young kicker with proven clutch ability and room to grow.