Auburn Kicker Alex McPherson Aims for Bounce-Back Senior Season

Tigers' veteran kicker looks to regain his form after health issues the past two years.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:34pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting the fractured motion of a football kicker, with sharp planes of orange, blue, and gold representing the raw power and precision of the special teams unit.Auburn's special teams unit looks to regain its footing with a healthy Alex McPherson leading the way.Auburn Today

As Auburn prepares for the 2026 season, the focus on special teams centers around kicker Alex McPherson. After dealing with health problems that limited him the past two seasons, reports indicate McPherson is back to full strength and ready to recapture his 2023 form when he was perfect on field goals and extra points.

Why it matters

McPherson's ability to consistently make kicks is crucial for an Auburn team looking to bounce back after a couple down years. The Tigers have experienced depth behind him, but McPherson's proven track record makes him the clear leader of the specialists unit.

The details

McPherson was 13-for-13 on field goals and a perfect 40-for-40 on extra points in 2023 before the health issues arose. He was limited to just two attempts in 2024 but rebounded to make 20-of-23 kicks in 2025. Reports indicate McPherson has regained the power and accuracy in his leg, which is great news for Auburn. The Tigers also have an experienced backup in Connor Gibbs, who was 10-of-13 on field goals with a long of 59 yards during his time at Southern Miss.

  • McPherson was perfect on field goals and extra points in the 2023 season.
  • McPherson was limited to just two field goal attempts in the 2024 season due to health issues.
  • McPherson made 20-of-23 field goals in the 2025 season.

The players

Alex McPherson

A senior kicker for Auburn who was perfect on field goals and extra points in 2023 before dealing with health problems the past two seasons. He looks to regain that form in 2026.

Connor Gibbs

An experienced junior kicker who transferred to Auburn from Southern Miss, where he made 10-of-13 field goals with a long of 59 yards.

Hudson Kaak

A senior punter who transferred to Auburn from Oklahoma State, where he averaged 41.6 yards per punt in 2025.

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What’s next

The Tigers will continue to monitor McPherson's progress throughout spring practice as they prepare for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

After dealing with health issues the past two seasons, the return of kicker Alex McPherson to full strength is a crucial development for an Auburn team looking to bounce back. His proven track record of accuracy and consistency will be a major asset for the Tigers' special teams unit.