Ka'imi Fairbairn

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		92	87.6%
2025		15	91.7%
2024		17	85.7%
2023		12	96.4%

Updated Mar 19, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a significant overpay for the Houston Texans — the team is paying more than the on-field production currently warrants. Ka'imi's on-field performance ranks in the bottom third among NFL PKs, grading him as a depth piece at the position. His $6.5M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the PK market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — depth piece output at below-market money means the team is paying a premium above the player's on-field value. Ka'imi is still in or near his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 2-year, $13.0M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Performance Analysis

Ka'imi Fairbairn grades as an above-average starter among NFL pks — an above-average player at the position. His strongest area is field goal accuracy at 91.7% (well above the NFL average of 85.0%), ranking as well above average for the position. His 2025 season graded as a A-, a significant jump from his C- mark in 2024.

Current Sentiment

Ka'imi Fairbairn, the Houston Texans' 32-year-old placekicker with 10 years of experience, has received a positive fan and media sentiment, with a grade of B+. His recent performance, graded at C-, has been offset by his accomplishments, including being named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week and becoming the highest-paid NFL kicker with a two-year, $13 million extension. Overall, Fairbairn's strong track record and recent accolades have earned him a high score of 85 out of 100.