Cameron Dicker

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		51	93.5%
2025		17	92.7%
2024		17	92.9%
2023		17	93.9%
2022		11	95.5%

Updated Jun 11, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among kickers at this AAV tier, Cameron Dicker earns a B+ Contract Value Index. At $5.5M AAV over four years, the deal reflects a franchise commitment to a fourth-year player who has delivered elite reliability—his 2025 season production underscores a specialist role that, while unconventional in tackle counting, anchors a critical phase of roster investment as the Chargers navigate a competitive window. Dicker's historic accuracy milestone and Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination have reframed how the position is valued in the market, positioning him above the typical kicker pay band and justifying premium dollars in a sport where execution in high-leverage moments carries outsized weight. The B performance grade and solidly positive sentiment acknowledging his record-setting distinction—tempered by recent high-profile missed-kicks in a critical loss—suggest the contract is neither a bargain nor an albatross, but rather a fair market rate for a specialist entering his prime years at age 26. Recent Chargers roster moves, including the release of long snapper Peter Bowden and signings across receiver and tight end, indicate the franchise is recalibrating its infrastructure; Dicker's four-year term anchors stability in a unit that may be subject to evaluation. The index grade reflects confidence in his proven track record and positional scarcity balanced against the reality that even record-setting accuracy does not insulate kickers from the unforgiving pressure-moment dynamics that defined the 2025 season's narrative.

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 Cameron's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Cameron Dicker has quietly established himself as one of the more reliable kickers in the AFC West over his four-year career with the Chargers. Earning a solid B grade, Dicker sits comfortably in the upper tier of NFL kickers — not elite, but consistently dependable. His trajectory has remained admirably stable, holding a B across 2023, 2024, and 2025. The headlining number this season is a 92.7 field goal percentage, meaningfully above the NFL average of 84.38 and a strong indicator of Dicker's accuracy and composure under pressure. That mark falls short of the elite threshold near 99.74, suggesting some room remains before he joins the conversation with the game's best. No significant weaknesses jump off the page — this is a kicker who simply does his job cleanly and rarely forces the coaching staff into difficult decisions. Dicker's consistency grade across three straight seasons signals a player who has found his footing and shows no signs of regression. If he can push his field goal percentage a few points higher and demonstrate reliability on attempts beyond 55 yards, an A-range grade becomes a realistic ceiling. Watch whether the Chargers reward that consistency with a long-term extension, as Dicker is approaching the window where teams must decide on their kicker's future.

How Cameron Compares at the Position

Cameron Dicker ranks 2nd of 39 graded pks by performance. That slots Cameron between Nick Folk (B+) just ahead and Ka'imi Fairbairn (B-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Cameron Dicker has emerged as one of the most compelling stories in the 2026 NFL offseason, transcending typical kicker perception through a combination of on-field excellence and off-field character. His recent achievement as the most accurate kicker in NFL history represents a significant milestone that has generated sustained positive media coverage, elevating him from anonymous role-player status to a recognizable franchise asset. The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nomination further reinforces a narrative of professionalism and community impact that resonates beyond traditional football metrics. Fan and media perception has shifted notably in his favor, driven by both statistical accomplishment and personality-driven human-interest stories that showcase his relatability as an athlete. Heading into 2026, Dicker is positioned as a stable, respected special teams contributor with genuine goodwill in the locker room and fanbase—a rare distinction for a kicker in modern NFL discourse.