Former Florida kicker Evan McPherson will be remembered as one of the best specialists in program history. He made 51-60 field goals and 149-150 on PATs in his three-year career with the Gators. Hence, why he was the only kicker selected in the 2021 NFL. The Cincinnati Bengals picked him in the fifth round with the 149th overall pick.
McPherson has justified his selection this preseason. He’s gone four-for-four in two games so far, nailing kicks from 50-, 40-, 37- and 31-yards out. Versus the Dolphins on Sunday, he drilled a 57-yarder. His success in the preseason so far should help him the kicking job over teammate Austin Seibert.
A casual 57 Yard BOMB from Evan McPherson for the Bengals 🎯
pic.twitter.com/k2evsUKaSW— Barstool Florida (@UFBarstool) August 29, 2021
His longest kick at Florida happened in the 2020 season opener against Ole Miss. He hit a 55-yarder, which is the third-longest in school history. McPherson also made two kicks of 50-plus yards versus Georgia. He was also named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award.
The Gators will attempt to replace him with former Mississippi State kicker Jace Christmann and walk-on Chris Howard.
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