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Raiders sign kicker known as 'The Tokyo Toe' after draft
TL;DR
The Las Vegas Raiders signed kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, known as 'The Tokyo Toe', as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft. Matsuzawa, who played at Hawaii, has a chance to secure a spot on the team.
Key points
- Las Vegas Raiders signed Kansei Matsuzawa as undrafted free agent
- Matsuzawa is known as 'The Tokyo Toe'
- He played college football at Hawaii
- He was not selected in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Matsuzawa has a chance to make the Raiders
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The Las Vegas Raiders have signed a potential fan favorite.
The 2026 NFL Draft came and went without Kansei Matsuzawa being picked.
But soon after, the kicker who played at Hawaii and is known as "The Tokyo Toe" signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Raiders.
Matsuzawa could have a legitimate chance to make the Raiders.
Right now, they've brought aboard Matthew Gay this offseason, but that's their only other placekicking option under contract.
Matsuzawa had an impressive 2025 college football season and will make a run at the job in Vegas.
He's originally born in Japan and wanted to play college soccer there, but he eventually was exposed to American football and taught himself to kick from YouTube videos.
He first made it to Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio, before eventually latching on at Hawaii.
He had a long field goal of 52 yards in 2025, including a game-winner in the opener against Stanford.
Matsuzawa hardly missed during his entire college career. He'll be hoping to get the chance to prove he can do the same in the NFL.
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Q&A
Who is Kansei Matsuzawa and why is he called 'The Tokyo Toe'?
Kansei Matsuzawa is a kicker who played at Hawaii, and he is nicknamed 'The Tokyo Toe' due to his Japanese heritage and kicking skills.
What team did Kansei Matsuzawa sign with after the 2026 NFL Draft?
Kansei Matsuzawa signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft.
What are Matsuzawa's chances of making the Raiders roster?
Matsuzawa has a legitimate chance to make the Raiders roster as he competes for the kicker position.
