Brandon Aubrey

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		51	88.2%
2025		17	85.7%
2024		17	85.1%
2023		17	94.7%

Updated Jun 12, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Performance versus salary tier earns Brandon Aubrey a C+ Contract Value Index, with cap structure shaping the verdict. Aubrey's 2025 season production—1 tackle across 17 games—offers minimal statistical footprint, which is typical for the kicker position; the C+ performance grade reflects consistency and reliability rather than counting-stat dominance, a distinction the market increasingly recognizes as the salary floor for elite specialists rises. At $7 million AAV on a four-year deal, Aubrey now sits at the summit of kicker compensation, a tier historically reserved for players with sustained accuracy and clutch-moment performance over multiple seasons. At 31 and in his third year as a pro, Aubrey occupies the sweet spot of a specialist: proven enough to command premium dollars, yet with enough runway remaining to justify long-term investment without excessive age-related risk. The media narrative surrounding this extension—framed as a historic move signaling organizational confidence—aligns with the CVI verdict: the Cowboys are paying for established reliability in a position where consistency directly impacts win-loss margins, even if the performance grade itself remains modest. Over four years, the structure locks in predictable special-teams anchor, though the franchise is assuming that Aubrey's accuracy and pressure-moment execution will sustain the elite tier he's now occupying financially.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Brandon Aubrey is a 31-year-old placekicker in his third NFL season with the Dallas Cowboys, operating as a reliable but unspectacular leg in a competitive kicking landscape. Graded as a C+ overall, Aubrey occupies middle-tier territory among NFL kickers—neither the elite tier of Justin Tucker-caliber specialists nor a liability requiring replacement. His three-year body of work includes 51 career games, establishing him as a proven veteran contributor rather than an unproven talent. This season, Aubrey's accuracy sits at 85.7 percent field goal conversion, marginally above the NFL benchmark of 84.38 percent but well short of elite thresholds near 99.7 percent. His 2025 performance has declined to a C- grade, a notable dip from a more encouraging B+ campaign in 2023, suggesting inconsistency or age-related regression entering his early thirties. The concerning trend shows a two-year slide from his best work, indicating he's trending downward rather than ascending into his prime—a troubling trajectory for a specialist at this career stage. Looking forward, Aubrey's next season will be critical in determining whether 2023 represented his ceiling or if recent decline reflects correctable mechanical issues. The Cowboys face an evaluation point: does his veteran presence and above-average accuracy justify continued confidence, or should Dallas explore younger alternatives? At 31 with declining performance grades, Aubrey's window for remaining a consistent starter is narrowing, making 2026 a make-or-break campaign for his Dallas tenure.

How Brandon Compares at the Position

Brandon Aubrey ranks 13th of 39 graded pks by performance. That slots Brandon between Spencer Shrader (C+) just ahead and Jason Sanders (C+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Dallas secures its elite kicker with a landmark deal recognizing his proven value. Multiple outlets confirm the record-setting $28M extension rewards consistent performance and reliability. Aubrey's All-Pro caliber accuracy makes him a top-three NFL kicker deserving premium compensation. Cowboys fans celebrate locking in a clutch performer during their Super Bowl window. Expect continued strong performance from a foundational special teams piece for years ahead.