While they may not be the ones throwing touchdown passes or defending the line, the best kickers in the NFL do plenty for their teams—and they can sometimes be unsung heroes. From sending a punt to the other end of the field to coming in and making a much-needed field goal, and even getting that extra point after a touchdown, NFL kickers have an important role on the team. Of all the placekickers in football, however, who is the best kicker in the NFL right now?
Without a doubt, the top NFL kickers include the likes of Justin Tucker, Harrison Butker, Wil Lutz, and Greg Zuerlein—not to mention the ever-accurate Stephen Gostkowski. In fact, some of these players may even be considered the best kickers of all time. Regardless, these current NFL kickers withstand some serious pressure and nail it one kick after the other—often coming in when their teams needs them most.
Who's your choice for the best kickers in the NFL today? Check out the list below and vote up the guys you think are at the top of their class. For more football, check out the best linebackers in the league right now. If you're a fantasy football player, head over and help decide the best fantasy football kickers of 2019.
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1,253522Justin Tucker
Baltimore RavensPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Age: 30
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483361Check out more of the best Chiefs kickers of all time.
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536414Check out more of the best Saints kickers of all time.
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616530Greg Zuerlein
St. Louis RamsPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska
Age: 32
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377327Mason Crosby
Green Bay PackersPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Lubbock, Texas
Age: 36
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615578Adam Vinatieri
Indianapolis ColtsPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Yankton, South Dakota, United States of America
Age: 43
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395361Check out more of the best Eagles kickers of all time.
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595569Stephen Gostkowski
New England PatriotsPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Age: 31
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307315Matt Prater
Denver BroncosPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Age: 31
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354375Robbie Gould
San Francisco 49ersPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
Age: 34
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223230Check out more of the best Jaguars kickers of all time.
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182238Check out more of the best Broncos kickers of all time.
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320423Aldrick Rosas
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245325Graham Gano
Washington Redskins, Carolina PanthersPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Arbroath, United Kingdom
Age: 33
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180240Check out more of the best Steelers kickers of all time.
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211285Matt Bryant
Atlanta FalconsPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Orange, Texas
Age: 45
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182256Ka'imi Fairbairn
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169245Stephen Hauschka
Seattle Seahawks, Denver BroncosPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Needham, Massachusetts
Age: 30
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180262Dan Bailey
Dallas CowboysPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Age: 32
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156232Jason Myers
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161244Brett Maher
Nebraska Cornhuskers footballPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Kearney, Nebraska
Age: 30
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123201Ryan Succop
Kansas City ChiefsPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Hickory, North Carolina
Age: 34
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2752Austin Seibert
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92167Jason Sanders
Miami DolphinsPosition: Kicker
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90172Dustin Hopkins
Buffalo Bills, Florida State Seminoles footballPosition: Placekicker
Birthplace: Austin, Texas
Age: 29
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