UTSA Kicker Drills Viral 70-Yard Field Goal, Eagles Scouted Him

The Philadelphia Eagles were reportedly in attendance when UTSA kicker Jaffer Murphy nailed a 70-yard field goal at his pro day.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:07pm

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The Philadelphia Eagles have already restructured veteran kicker Jake Elliott's contract for the 2026 NFL season, but they were reportedly in attendance when UTSA kicker Jaffer Murphy drilled a viral 70-yard field goal at his pro day. Murphy also ran a 4.47 40-yard dash and went 12-of-13 on field goal attempts, catching the attention of the Eagles and over a dozen other NFL teams.

Why it matters

While the Eagles have committed to Elliott for 2026, Murphy's impressive pro day performance could make him an intriguing undrafted free agent or late-round draft pick that the team could develop behind Elliott. The ability to consistently hit 70-yard field goals is extremely rare in the NFL, so the Eagles may see Murphy as a potential long-term replacement for Elliott down the line.

The details

During UTSA's pro day on March 19, 2026, kicker Jaffer Murphy wowed scouts by nailing a 70-yard field goal, running a 4.47 40-yard dash, and going 12-of-13 on field goal attempts. The Philadelphia Eagles were among the over a dozen teams in attendance and spoke with Murphy after his impressive workout.

  • On March 19, 2026, Jaffer Murphy had his pro day at UTSA.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles restructured veteran kicker Jake Elliott's contract for the 2026 NFL season in the offseason.

The players

Jaffer Murphy

A kicker from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) who impressed scouts at his pro day by drilling a 70-yard field goal, running a 4.47 40-yard dash, and going 12-of-13 on field goal attempts.

Jake Elliott

The Philadelphia Eagles' veteran kicker who the team restructured a contract for in the 2026 offseason, guaranteeing him $5 million for the upcoming season.

Philadelphia Eagles

The NFL team that reportedly attended Jaffer Murphy's pro day and spoke with the kicker after his impressive workout, despite already committing to veteran Jake Elliott as their kicker for 2026.

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What they’re saying

“What happened at UTSA's Pro Day on Wednesday was insane, and I don't see anyone talking about it: Kicker (!!) Jaffer Murphy was clocked as low as 4.47 in the 40-yard dash and made a 70-yard FG. He also made 12 of his 13 attempts.”

— Arye Pulli, NFL Analyst

What’s next

The Philadelphia Eagles will likely continue to monitor Jaffer Murphy's progress and could consider signing him as an undrafted free agent or selecting him in the later rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft to develop behind veteran kicker Jake Elliott.

The takeaway

The Philadelphia Eagles' decision to restructure Jake Elliott's contract and commit to him as their kicker for 2026 did not stop them from scouting a potential long-term replacement in UTSA's Jaffer Murphy, who impressed with his powerful leg and athleticism at his pro day.