Evan Mcpherson

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		61	83.2%
2025		17	89.3%
2024		12	72.7%
2023		17	83.9%
2022		16	82.8%
2021

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Bengals locked down solid value with Evan McPherson's three-year, $16.5M extension, earning a B- CVI that reflects smart roster management at a volatile position. McPherson sits in the serviceable starter tier production-wise, but his $5.5M AAV places him in the middle tier of kicker salaries — reasonable positioning for a player who's delivered clutch moments in big games despite some inconsistency. At just 25 years old, McPherson should have his most accurate years ahead of him, making this deal more palatable than overpaying an aging veteran at the position. The contract structure is kicker-friendly with limited guaranteed money beyond the $5.0M upfront, giving Cincinnati flexibility if his accuracy wanes or if they need cap space elsewhere. While McPherson isn't an elite leg like Justin Tucker, this deal represents the Bengals investing in continuity and playoff experience at a reasonable price point, avoiding the kicker carousel that has plagued many franchises.

Performance Analysis

Evan McPherson lands at a C- grade that reflects a kicker whose career trajectory has been a rollercoaster since his electric rookie season. He burst onto the scene as "Money Mac" during Cincinnati's Super Bowl run in 2021, but his field goal percentage has fluctuated significantly — dipping to 72.7% in 2024 before bouncing back to 89.3% in 2025. Across 61 career games, he has connected on 83.2% of his field goals and scored 561 total points, which is respectable but not elite by modern kicking standards. The Bengals need McPherson to be the clutch performer they saw in his first two seasons, not the inconsistent leg that showed up in 2024. His 2025 rebound is encouraging, but he needs to string together multiple strong seasons to reclaim his status as one of the league's top kickers.