Nick Folk

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		78	85.0%
2025		16	96.6%
2024		14	95.5%
2023		17	96.7%
2022		17	86.5%
2021

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Net of age, position, and term, Nick Folk's deal earns a A- Contract Value Index. At $4.5M AAV on a two-year contract, Folk represents exceptional value for a longtime veteran kicker entering his 18th professional season—the Falcons are essentially locking in proven reliability at a price point that reflects his age and career stage rather than penalizing them for it. His B+ performance grade in the 2025 season (16 games) underscores that Folk remains functionally capable at an elite level, delivering the kind of consistency that specialized positions demand without requiring marquee money. In the kicker market, where volatility and aging curves are steep, a two-year commitment to a 41-year-old signals organizational confidence in Folk's durability rather than a panic move—the Falcons' recent signings across the defensive line and secondary indicate a roster construction philosophy geared toward immediate competitive impact, positioning Folk as a stabilizing anchor in special teams rather than a placeholder. The B- sentiment grade reflects the reality that kickers occupy a modest narrative space even when highly competent, but the media consensus around Folk's signing has crystallized as purposeful and positive, framing him as a dependable late-game asset rather than a low-drama depth filler. With only two years on the books and no multi-year injury risk baked in, the CVI lands firmly in A- territory—Folk's contract is exactly what a win-now roster needs from the position: proven, affordable, and low-maintenance.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

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

Performance Analysis

Nick Folk, an 18-year veteran and reliable professional placeholder, delivers another solid season as Atlanta's primary kicking option at age 41. The Falcons have maintained confidence in Folk's consistency, and he has rewarded that trust with a B+ performance across the 2025 campaign. At this stage of his career, Folk represents a proven commodity rather than a dynamic difference-maker—a steady, low-maintenance contributor who manages expectations and executes his role without fanfare. Folk's field goal accuracy stands at 96.5 percent this season, markedly above the NFL average of 84.38 percent and approaching elite territory at 99.74 percent, making him one of the league's most reliable leg in critical moments. His three-year trend—consistent B+ grades in 2025, 2024, and 2023—underscores remarkable durability for a player in his fifth decade of life. The chief concern at his age is sustainability; while Folk remains accurate, his range and leg strength have naturally declined from his prime, limiting him on longer attempts and weather-dependent scenarios where younger specialists might offer marginal advantages. Folk's trajectory points toward a graceful decline rather than dramatic collapse—he remains effective but not indispensable. The Falcons should monitor whether accuracy holds as he approaches 42, particularly in high-leverage playoff situations where marginal decline becomes costly. His future hinges on maintaining the 96-plus percent conversion rate; any significant dip would prompt roster evaluation.

How Nick Compares at the Position

Nick Folk ranks 1st of 39 graded pks by performance. Nick grades out ahead of names like Cameron Dicker (B).

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Fan Sentiment

This is a front office hire, not a player acquisition—ratings don't truly apply here. Headlines show Polk moved from Florida's football support staff to Atlanta's Director role. The Falcons are upgrading organizational infrastructure rather than addressing on-field roster needs. Fans see this as competent bureaucratic shuffling with minimal immediate impact on wins. Expect gradual improvements in football operations efficiency over the coming seasons.