What Michigan Football Kicker Dominic Zvada brings to the New York Giants

Nov 22, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan Wolverines kicker Dominic Zvada (96) kicks a field goal during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Michigan Wolverines kicker Dominic Zvada will be one of the most interesting special teams debates in the 2026 NFL Draft. In two seasons with the Wolverines, he went from being the nation’s best kicker to struggling mightily a year later, making special teams evaluators question what kind of kicker they are getting if they choose to draft/sign him.

Quick Facts Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 178 pounds Arm Length: 31 ¾” Hand Length: 9 1/8’’ Draft Day Age: 22 years old Career stats: 51 games (51 starts), 72-for-87 in field goals, 140-for-142 in extra points, 18-for-21 from 20-29 yards, 22-for-27 from 30-39 yards, 19-for-26 from 40-49 yards, 11-for-13 from 50+ yards Strengths Connected at an 84 percent career clip on kicks beyond 50 yards. Hit 21-of-22 field goals in 2024, including all seven from 50+ yards, breaking Michigan program records. Made all seven kicks against rivals Michigan State and Ohio State as a Wolverine.

Successfully hit multiple game-winners in high pressure situations, including the defeat over Ohio State in 2024 and keeping the season alive against Northwestern in 2025. Weaknesses Sub-80 percent make rate on kicks inside of 40 yards since 2023. Inconsistent lift off his foot opens him to blocked kicks.

Struggled with confidence and aim during intermediate kicks from the hashes. Summary Zvada has reached both highs and lows in his two seasons in Ann Arbor. He transferred in ahead of the 2024 season after starting for Arkansas State his first two years.