
#16 PK · Minnesota Vikings
Height
6'1"
Weight
187 lbs
Age
25
College
Alabama
Draft
2024, Rd 6, #203
Experience
2 yrs
PK Rank
#15 / 39
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On the field, Will Reichard grades out as a middling PK for Minnesota Vikings (C- Performance). That places him 15th of 39 graded pks. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
| Year | Team | GP | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 17 | 87.7% |
| 2025 | ![]() | 17 | 94.3% |
| 2024 | ![]() | 13 | 80.0% |
Length
4 years
Total Value
$4.2M
Guaranteed
$171K
AAV
$1.0M/yr
The Vikings locked up Will Reichard on an absolute steal, earning an A CVI that represents exceptional value for a specialist position. At just $1M AAV over four years, Minnesota is paying rotational player money for a kicker who's already demonstrated reliability in his rookie season, making this one of the shrewdest moves in recent memory for the position. The contract structure is virtually risk-free with only $200K guaranteed, giving the Vikings maximum flexibility while securing a young leg for the prime years of his career. Most teams are paying $3-5M annually for established kickers, yet the Vikings found their long-term answer at a fraction of that cost through smart drafting and development. This deal not only addresses a crucial special teams need but also frees up significant cap space that can be allocated to impact positions, making Reichard's contract a masterclass in roster construction efficiency.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Will's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Will Reichard is a second-year kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, still establishing himself as a reliable weapon in the NFC North's high-stakes division battles. At just 25, the former Alabama standout carries legitimate long-term upside despite an overall C- grade reflecting early-career inconsistency. His profile is that of a developing specialist with a genuine elite skill that separates him from the pack. The headlining number is his field goal accuracy of 94.3%, well above the NFL average of 85.0% and clearing the elite threshold of 93.0% — a legitimately rare trait for any kicker, let alone one two seasons in. His season trend tells a complicated story: he graded out at D- in 2024 before surging to an A+ in 2025, suggesting real developmental growth rather than a fluke performance. The concern is sustainability — kickers who swing this dramatically between seasons often haven't fully locked in their mental consistency under pressure. If Reichard can stabilize the week-to-week reliability that defined his 2025 campaign, he has the accuracy profile to become one of the NFC's premier kickers within two seasons. Think an early Justin Tucker developmental arc — elite floor but not yet proven across a full body of work. Watch his performance in cold-weather dome-exit games and fourth-quarter pressure situations as the true referendum on his ceiling.
Will Reichard ranks 15th of 39 graded pks by performance. That slots Will between Riley Patterson (C+) just ahead and Tyler Loop (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Riley PattersonMiami DolphinsC+Cairo SantosChicago BearsCCam LittleJacksonville JaguarsC-Graded lower
Tyler LoopBaltimore RavensWill Reichard enters the 2026 NFL season as one of the most buzzed-about specialists in the league, having earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2025 — a remarkable achievement for a kicker in just his second professional season. Media coverage heading into the new year is overwhelmingly positive, with analysts framing him as a legitimate contender for the title of best kicker in football, a narrative amplified by favorable schedule projections and glowing offseason headlines. The conversation surrounding Chris Boswell's lucrative contract extension has further elevated Reichard's profile, with commentators speculating that a significant pay raise may be on the horizon for the young Viking. Fan sentiment mirrors the media enthusiasm, as Minnesota supporters have embraced Reichard as a reliable and ascending weapon in a high-stakes kicking position that has historically been a source of franchise anxiety. Barring any unexpected setbacks, Reichard enters 2026 with elite momentum, strong organizational backing, and the kind of early-career accolades that signal a potential long-term cornerstone at his position.
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Will Reichard is a player in his 2nd NFL season listed at PK for the Minnesota Vikings. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every NFL player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Will Reichard: Contract Value Index A, Performance C-, Sentiment A+, Fan Verdict pending.
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2024
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