Brandon Aubrey
American football and soccer player (born 1995)
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Brandon Scott Aubrey (born March 14, 1995) is an American multi-sport athlete who plays as a placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He has also played professional association football as a center back.
March 14, 1995
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| Born | Brandon Scott Aubrey March 14, 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| No. 17 – Dallas Cowboys | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Placekicker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Plano (Plano, Texas) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2022: undrafted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2017, Aubrey was drafted by Toronto FC of Major League Soccer and played for the club's reserve team before moving to Bethlehem Steel FC. He then switched to American football and played for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL) in 2022 and 2023 before being signed by the Cowboys in 2023.
Since entering the NFL, Aubrey has emerged as one of the league's top placekickers. With a 88.2% career field goal percentage, Aubrey ranks as the fifth-most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history,[a] and he has been named an All-Pro in all three of his seasons thus far. Aubrey also holds the NFL record for the most career field goals made from 60 yards or longer, with six.
Soccer career
Youth career
Aubrey played youth soccer with Dallas Texans SC. He captained the '95 team from 2008 to 2010 and during his time with the team, they won five State Cup titles, were regional finalist in 2009, were Classic League grand champions in 2009 and 2010, were 2009 Premiere League West champions, and also won the 2008 Gothia Cup (Sweden), the 2009 Dallas Cup, the 2009 Disney Showcase, and the 2009 Tivoli Cup (Denmark).[2] He was named to USSDA All-Select Team in 2011–12 and helped them win the U17 Disney Showcase twice.[2]
Aubrey played his high school freshman and sophomore seasons at Dallas Jesuit in Dallas, Texas in 2010 and 2011, where he was named Honorable Mention All-District as a freshman and First Team All-District as a sophomore.[2]
College career
Aubrey played four years of college soccer at the University of Notre Dame between 2013 and 2016, wherein 2016 Aubrey was named NSCAA Third Team All-American, NSCAA First Team All-South Region, First Team All-ACC, and NSCAA Academic All-American. The 2013 team won a National Championship. [2]
Professional career
Toronto FC
Aubrey was selected in the first round (21st overall) of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC.[3] He was loaned to the second team, Toronto FC II, in the USL for the 2017 season.[4] Aubrey made his professional debut on March 25, 2017, starting for Toronto FC II against the Phoenix Rising FC.[5]
Bethlehem Steel FC
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In January 2018, Aubrey signed with USL club Bethlehem Steel FC.[6] He was released by the club at the end of the 2018 season.[7]
American football career
After being released from Bethlehem Steel FC in 2018, Aubrey decided to use his degree from Notre Dame to become a software engineer. While watching an NFL game on TV in 2019, a placekicker missed a field goal and Aubrey's wife told him: "You could do that."[8] From 2019 to 2022, Aubrey worked with former Mississippi State kicker and kicking coach Brian Egan three times a week.[9]
Birmingham Stallions
2022 season
Aubrey was drafted as a placekicker by the Birmingham Stallions in the 2022 USFL draft and made his debut as a professional American football player on April 16, 2022.[10] Aubrey played in all 10 games making 18 of his 22 field goal attempts (81.8%) and 22 of his 24 extra-point attempts (91.7%), which both led the league. He also had a league-leading 55 kickoffs with a 66.5-yard average. On June 16, Aubrey was named to the inaugural All-USFL Team.[11] After winning the Divisional Finals 31–17, the Stallions beat the Philadelphia Stars in the 2022 USFL championship game 33–30. In the game, Aubrey was successful on two of his three attempts with a 42-yard long and made three of his four extra-point tries.[12]
2023 season
Aubrey re-signed with the Stallions for the 2023 season. He finished the season 14-for-15 (93.3%) on field goals with a 49-yard long while also finishing 35-for-35 (100.0%) on extra points, which led the league. Aubrey also added a league-leading 57 kickoffs and six touchbacks.[13] The Stallions finished the regular season with an 8–2 record, making them the champions of the South Division.[14] After winning the Divisional Finals against New Orleans Breakers 47–22, the Stallions made it to their second-straight USFL championship game. During the game, Aubrey made all four of his extra-point attempts to help the Stallions win 28–12.[15]
Dallas Cowboys
2023 season
The Stallions terminated Aubrey's contract on July 3, 2023,[16] allowing him to sign with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League three days later.[17]
In his NFL debut, Aubrey connected on both of his field goal attempts with a long of 38, and made four of his five extra-point attempts in the 40–0 shutout road victory over the New York Giants.[18] During a Week 8 43–20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, Aubrey accounted for 11 points, including a 58-yard field goal.[19] He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance[20] as well as NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October.[21] In the next game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Aubrey set an NFL record for most consecutive field goals made to start a career with his 19th made attempt during the 28–23 road loss,[22] beating the previous holder Travis Coons.[23] During a Week 14 33–13 victory over the Eagles, Aubrey became the first kicker in NFL history to make two field goals from 59+ yards in the same game (59, 60).[24] He would then be named Sunday Night Football Player of the Game, along with Dak Prescott and Stephon Gilmore.[25] For his performance, Aubrey earned his second NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award.[26]
In the 2023 season, Aubrey converted 49 of 52 extra point attempts and 36 of 38 field goal attempts.[27]
2024 season
On August 17, 2024, Aubrey kicked a 66-yard field goal in a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, unofficially tying the NFL record.[28] During the season-opening 33–17 victory over the Cleveland Browns, Aubrey nearly kicked another 66-yard field goal, which would have officially tied the NFL record, but the Cowboys were penalized for a delay of game penalty, negating the field goal.[29][30] Two weeks later against the Baltimore Ravens, Aubrey kicked a 65-yard field goal, officially breaking Brett Maher's record for the longest made field goal in Cowboys franchise history, along with being the second-longest field goal in NFL history.[31] The Cowboys went on to lose 28–25.[32] During Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football, Aubrey went 4/4 on field goals and 3/3 on 50+ yard kicks in the narrow 26–24 victory.[33] He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance.[34]
In the 2024 season, Aubrey converted all 30 extra point attempts and 40 of 47 field goals.[35]
2025 season
During Week 2, Aubrey scored 16 points as the Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 40–37 in overtime. He made all four of his field goals and all four of his extra points. Aubrey's four field goals included a 64-yard field goal at the end of regulation and the 46-yard game winner in overtime. This made him the only NFL player with multiple successful 64+ yard field goals.[36] Aubrey also became the first player in NFL history to convert a game-tying field goal with no time remaining in the fourth quarter and a game-winning field goal with no time remaining in overtime.[37] He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance.[38] During Week 7, Aubrey became the first NFL kicker in NFL history with five made field goals of 60-plus yards.[39]
During Week 12 against the Eagles, Aubrey made a 42-yard field goal as time expired, helping the Cowboys cap off a 24–21 comeback victory.[40] Two weeks later against the Detroit Lions, Aubrey had five field goals in the 44–30 road loss, including three that were from a distance of 55 yards or more, with the longest being from 63 yards. He broke an NFL record for most field goals in a game from a distance of 55 yards or further while also breaking the record for most field goals of 60 yards or more in an NFL season, with three. Not only that, but Aubrey set a new personal record for most career 60 yards or longer field goals, with his 63-yard field goal in this game being the sixth of his career.[41]
2026 season
Designated as a restricted free agent in the 2026 offseason, the Cowboys placed a second-round tender on Aubrey on March 7, 2026.[42]
On April 20, 2026, Aubrey and the Cowboys agreed to a record-breaking four-year deal worth $28 million ($7 million per year) with $20 million guarantee.[43][44]
Statistics
College soccer
Club soccer
- As of October 28, 2018[45]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National Cup | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Toronto FC | 2017 | MLS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toronto FC II (loan) | 2017 | USL | 21 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 0 | ||
| Bethlehem Steel FC | 2018 | USL | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | |
| Career total | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | ||
USFL
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| USFL champion | |
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| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| General | Field goals | PATs | Kickoffs | Points | ||||||||||
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| Season | Team | GP | FGM | FGA | FG% | Blk | Lng | XPM | XPA | XP% | KO | Avg | TBs | Pts |
| 2022 | BIR | 10 | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | 0 | 49 | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 55 | 66.5 | 7 | 76 |
| 2023 | BIR | 10 | 14 | 15 | 93.3% | 0 | 49 | 35 | 35 | 100.0% | 57 | 70.1 | 6 | 77 |
| USFL career | 20 | 32 | 37 | 86.5% | 0 | 49 | 57 | 59 | 96.6% | 112 | 68.3 | 13 | 153 | |
Postseason
| General | Field goals | PATs | Kickoffs | Points | ||||||||||
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| Season | Team | GP | FGM | FGA | FG% | Blk | Lng | XPM | XPA | XP% | KO | Avg | TBs | Pts |
| 2022 | BIR | 2 | 3 | 5 | 60.0% | 0 | 42 | 7 | 8 | 87.5% | 12 | 64.9 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | BIR | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 0 | 41 | 9 | 10 | 90.0% | 14 | 66.6 | 4 | 15 |
| USFL career | 4 | 5 | 7 | 71.4% | 0 | 42 | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 26 | 65.8 | 4 | 29 | |
NFL
| Legend | |
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| NFL record | |
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Postseason
| General | Field goals | PATs | Kickoffs | Points | ||||||||||
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| Season | Team | GP | FGM | FGA | FG% | Blck | Long | XPM | XPA | XP% | KO | Avg | TBs | Pts |
| 2023 | DAL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 5 | 44.0 | 3 | 4 |
| NFL career | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 5 | 44.0 | 3 | 4 | |
NFL records
- Most consecutive field goals made to start a career: 36 (2023)[23]
- Most field goals made of 50+ yards without a miss in a single season: 10 (2023)
- Most kickoffs for touchbacks in a single season: 99 (2023)[46]
- Highest field goal percentage by a rookie in a single season: 94.7% (2023)
- First player to make their first 10 field goal attempts in their first three games (Super Bowl era)[47]
- First player to make two 59+ yard field goals in a single game (December 10, 2023, vs. Philadelphia Eagles)[48]
- Most field goals made of at least 50 yards in a season: 14 (2024)[49]
- Longest field goal in the first quarter of a game: 65 yards (September 22, 2024, vs. Baltimore Ravens)
- First player to make 10 or more 50+ yard kicks in consecutive seasons (Achieved November 18, 2024 vs. Houston Texans)[50]
- First player to make three 55+ yard field goals in a single game: 3 (December 4, 2025, vs. Detroit Lions)
- Most field goals of 60 yards or more in a single season: 3 (2025)
- Most 60+ yard field goals, career: 6[51]
Cowboys franchise records
- Longest successful field goal attempt: 65 yards (September 22, 2024, vs. Baltimore Ravens)
Career honors
Soccer
NCAA
- NCAA Division I Men's National Champion (2013)
- CSN All-America Second Team (2016)
- NSCAA All-American Third Team (2016)
- NSCAA Scholar All-America First Team (2016)
- NSCAA All-South Region First Team (2016)
ACC
- All-ACC First Team (2016)
- ACC Championship All-Tournament Team (2015)
Football
USFL
- 2× USFL Champion (2022, 2023)
- All-USFL Team (2022)
NFL
- First-team All-Pro (2023)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2024, 2025)
- 3× Pro Bowl (2023-2025)
- NFL scoring leader (2023)
- 4× NFC Special Teams Player of the Month (2023: October, December) (2024: September) (2025: September)
- 4× NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (2023: Week 8, Week 14) (2024: Week 16) (2025: Week 2)
- Sunday Night Football Player of the Game 2023: Week 14
Personal life
Notes
- Minimum 100 attempts. The only players with a higher career field goal percentage are Cameron Dicker (93.4%), Eddy Piñeiro (89.7%), Justin Tucker (89.1%), and Harrison Butker (88.4%).[1]
