Alex Kessman Explained

Alex Kessman
Position:Placekicker
Birth Date:January 2, 1998
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:190
High School:Clarkston
College:Pittsburgh
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:
Statweek:13
Statseason:2021
Statlabel1:Field goals made
Statvalue1:0
Statlabel2:Field goals attempted
Statvalue2:0
Statlabel3:Field goal %
Statvalue3:0
Statlabel4:Longest field goal
Statvalue4:0
Pfr:KessAl00

Alex Thomas Kessman (born January 2, 1998) is an American football placekicker who is a free agent.

Career

He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He set the NCAA record for most accurate placekicker in history from 50+ yards going 12 of 18 from that distance.

Los Angeles Chargers

On May 2, 2021, Kessman signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers.[1] However, Kessman was released by the Chargers prior to the start of the season on August 16, 2021.[2]

New York Jets

On November 23, 2021, Kessman was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets.[3] On December 4, the Jets released incumbent kicker Matt Ammendola and signed Kessman to the active roster.[4] In his one game with the Jets, which was also his NFL debut, Kessman missed both of his extra point attempts and the Jets lost to the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 33–18. He was cut by the team the next day.[5]

Carolina Panthers

On December 22, 2021, Kessman was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[6] He was released on December 27.

Memphis Showboats

On January 28, 2023, Kessman signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL).[7] He was removed from the roster on February 15, 2024.[8]

NFL career statistics

Regular season statistics
SeasonTeam
1 0 0 0.0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0.0 0
Career (1 game) 1 0 0 0.0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0.0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pitt Kicker Alex Kessman Signs with Los Angeles Chargers as UDFA. 2 May 2021.
  2. Web site: Chargers Release Three Players.
  3. Web site: Jets Sign K Alex Kessman to Practice Squad.
  4. Web site: Jets Sign K Alex Kessman to Active Roster, Release K Matt Ammendola. New York Jets. 2021-12-05. 2021-12-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20211205003508/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-k-alex-kessman-to-active-roster-release-k-matt-ammendola. dead.
  5. Web site: Alex Kessman: Time in Big Apple ends. CBS Sports.
  6. Web site: Panthers place Zane Gonzalez on injured reserve. Panthers.com. December 22, 2021.
  7. USFLShowboats . Free Agent Signing . 1619336788098822145 . January 28, 2023 . January 28, 2023.
  8. Web site: Memphis Showboats Roster . 2024-02-15 . www.theufl.com . en.