Andy Borregales

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		17	84.4%
2025		17	84.4%

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

**B+ CVI: Solid Value Play at Football's Most Replaceable Position** The Patriots secured decent value by locking up Andy Borregales at $1.1M AAV over four years, earning a B+ CVI in what amounts to a fair deal for a rotational-level kicker. While Borregales profiles as a rotational player rather than an elite leg, the contract structure makes perfect sense for New England's risk-averse approach to special teams. The minimal $0.3M guarantee shows the Patriots aren't married to this investment if Borregales struggles, while the four-year term provides roster stability at a position where constant churning can disrupt team chemistry. At just over $1M annually, this deal sits comfortably in the sweet spot for kickers who aren't elite but have shown enough consistency to warrant a multi-year commitment. The Patriots essentially bought themselves four years of not having to worry about the kicker carousel, and given how many teams struggle with constant special teams turnover, that stability alone justifies the modest financial commitment.

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 Andy's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Andy Borregales enters the NFL as an undrafted rookie kicker carving out a roster spot with the New England Patriots, a franchise with high standards at every position. His early returns earn a D+ grade, which, while modest, must be contextualized within the volatile nature of rookie kicker debuts. First-year specialists historically require a full season to stabilize, and Borregales is still finding his footing at the professional level. His field goal accuracy sits at 84.4%, just below the NFL average of 85.0% and well short of the elite threshold of 93.0%. For a rookie, missing the league average by a slim margin isn't catastrophic, but it signals inconsistency that cannot be ignored on a Patriots squad with playoff aspirations. The concern isn't range or leg strength — it's the reliability under pressure that separates roster locks from kickers who cycle through practice squads. Borregales has the physical tools and college pedigree to develop into a serviceable starter, but he needs refinement in his mechanics and mental approach. Watch for improvement in his accuracy on mid-range attempts, the 35-to-49-yard range where NFL games are frequently decided. If he can push his accuracy above league average by 2026, he profiles as a legitimate long-term option in New England's system.

How Andy Compares at the Position

Andy Borregales ranks 21st of 39 graded pks by performance. That slots Andy between Jason Myers (C-) just ahead and Harrison Mevis (D+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Andy Borregales carries a **B-grade** public perception entering 2026, reflecting the measured optimism typically reserved for promising rookies who've shown flashes but haven't yet proven their consistency. Media coverage paints him as a "rookie standout" with legitimate upside—his career-long field goal and clutch moments earned respect—but the 46-yard miss against the Chargers looms as a reminder of his developmental status. Beat writers and Patriots brass appear cautiously bullish on his trajectory, viewing him as a legitimate starter rather than a camp body, though his $1.1M prove-it contract signals he's still earning his stripes. The "mixed but cautiously optimistic" framing suggests New England sees enough talent to stick with him as their primary option while acknowledging he needs to tighten up his accuracy on medium-range attempts. Borregales sits in that classic young kicker sweet spot—respected enough to hold the job but not yet secure enough to relax, making 2026 a pivotal validation season for his long-term NFL viability.