Evan McPherson (born July 21, 1999) is a National Football League placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals (NFL). McPherson attended Florida before being selected by the Bengals in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, making him the only kicker chosen that year.
Contract
Evan McPherson agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals on a four-year, $3,823,712 contract that included a $343,712 signing bonus.
Salary per year
Evan McPherson earns an annual salary of $660,000.
Net worth
Evan McPherson has a net worth of $5 million.
During the Bengals’ three 2021 preseason games, McPherson was a perfect 5/5 on field goals, including a 57-yard kick. The Bengals released their only other kicker on the roster, Austin Seibert, at the end of the preseason and named McPherson the starter for the 2021 regular season. McPherson was the first Fort Payne High School player to appear in an NFL regular season game.
On September 12, 2021, McPherson attempted his first regular-season field goal, a 53-yarder against the Minnesota Vikings. McPherson kicked a 33-yard game-winning field goal in overtime to secure a 27-24 victory, earning him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
