2026 NFL Draft: K Dominic Zvada signed by New York Giants as UDFA

TL;DR

The New York Giants have signed kicker Dominic Zvada from the Michigan Wolverines as an undrafted free agent after he went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Zvada previously set Michigan records for field goal accuracy and had notable performances during his college career.

Key points

Dominic Zvada signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.
He set Michigan records for field goal accuracy and long-distance kicks.
Zvada had a less successful senior year compared to his junior season.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 15: Dominic Zvada #96 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of a college football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field on November 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 24-22. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) | Getty Images While he was not taken in the 257 NFL Draft picks that took place between Thursday and Saturday, the New York Giants have signed Michigan Wolverines kicker Dominic Zvada as an undrafted free agent. The Chandler, Arizona native transferred to the Wolverines ahead of the 2024 season after starting for Arkansas State as a freshman and sophomore. In his junior season, Zvada was a record-breaking kicker, winning the Bakken-Andersen Big Ten Kicker of the Year after converting 95.5 percent of his field goal attempts. He was also 7-for-7 on kicks of 50+ yards, both setting Michigan records. Most notably, he drilled a 54-yard field goal and a 21-yarder at Ohio State to take down the Buckeyes. He also scored 12 points against Alabama in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl with field goals from 45, 30, 21 and 37 yards. Zvada could have left Ann Arbor for the NFL Draft in 2025, but he chose to return. Unfortunately, his senior year was not as successful as his first year with the program. He converted just 17-of-25 field goals, several of those from less than 40 yards. He was 2-for-3 from 50+ yards and matched his career long of 56, but never reached last season’s consistency. But he still had clutch moments in 2025. Zvada made kicks from 46, 56 and 21 yards in a three-point win at Nebraska, and he kicked the game-winner at Wrigley Field against Northwestern as the clock expired. Zvada may not have had a stellar senior year, but he has shown time and time again he has the leg to thrive at the next level.

Q&A

Why was Dominic Zvada not drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Dominic Zvada was not selected in the 2026 NFL Draft despite his previous success, including a record-breaking season, likely due to inconsistencies in his senior year performance.

What records did Dominic Zvada set at Michigan?

Dominic Zvada set Michigan records for field goal accuracy, converting 95.5% of his attempts and going 7-for-7 on kicks of 50+ yards during his junior season.

What are Dominic Zvada's chances of making the Giants' roster?

Zvada's chances of making the Giants' roster depend on his ability to regain the consistency he showed in his junior year, as NFL teams require reliable performance from kickers.