Former Kentucky Wildcats kicker Alex Raynor is getting his shot at the NFL, earning an invitation to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rookie minicamp this weekend.
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Raynor, who transferred to Kentucky from Georgia Southern, was one of the most consistent kickers in the country during his two-year stint in Lexington. He connected on 25 of 27 field goal attempts, setting both school and SEC records with a 92.6% accuracy rate. Raynor was perfect from 40-49 yards and made 18 straight field goals to break another school mark.
His most impressive moment came against top-ranked Georgia last fall when he nailed four field goals—including a program-best 55-yarder—and earned SEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
The Bucs are bringing in Raynor as an undrafted free agent for a tryout opportunity. If he performs well, he could earn a roster spot or catch the eye of another team in need of a steady leg. Either way, Raynor’s college career has put him in position to make the leap to the pros.
