NFL Draft Profile: Michigan Football Kicker Dominic Zvada

**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. He had big shoes to fill, replacing Michigan kicking legend Jake Moody, who played a huge role in the Wolverines’ quest to win a National Championship. Despite the pressure, Zvada was a record-breaking kicker as a junior. He won the Big Ten Kicker of the Year, converting 95.5 percent of his field goal attempts, including 7-of-7 50+ yards, both setting Michigan records. He was automatic when the Wolverines needed three points and was key in extending Michigan’s four-game win streak over Ohio State. 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 earned Walter Camp Preseason All-American honors, but converted just 17-of-25 field goals. He was 2-for-3 from 50+ and matched his career long of 56, but never reached last season’s consistency. There is no question Zvada can hit the long ball, but it might be overshadowed by his inconsistencies with mid-range and shorter kicks. In a league where makes from mid-range to deep are now expected, consistency from inside the 40 is absolutely demanded. Still, Mel Kiper projected Zvada as the third kicker off the board in his NFL Draft positional rankings, putting him in Round 6-7 territory. If Zvada finds his 2024 form and stays there, he will make an NFL roster.