Brandon Scott Aubrey, born on March 14, 1995, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an NFL placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys. Prior to his NFL career, Aubrey’s athletic journey was far from typical. He played soccer in college and was drafted by Toronto FC in the MLS SuperDraft. When soccer didn’t pan out long-term, he pivoted, returned to school, worked as a software engineer, then re-trained as a kicker and eventually made his way through the USFL (with the Birmingham Stallions) before earning a roster spot with the Cowboys in 2023.
Because of this unconventional path, Aubrey’s story is compelling: someone who leveraged transferable skills (leg strength, accuracy, concentration) and made a late switch to a position that is both high pressure and highly specialized.
Longest Field Goal: Franchise Record & NFL Elite
What is Aubrey’s longest NHL/NFL‐recognized field goal?
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Aubrey’s longest regular season field goal is 65 yards, made on September 22, 2024, in a game versus the Baltimore Ravens. That kick is the longest in Dallas Cowboys franchise history.
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He nearly tied the NFL record with a 66-yard attempt in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Browns, but the kick was nullified by a delay of game penalty. If it had counted, it would have tied the all-time longest.
Context: Where this stands in NFL history
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The NFL record for longest field goal in a regular‐season game is 66 yards (currently held by Justin Tucker). Aubrey’s 65-yarder makes him one of very few kickers in history to reach within one yard of that mark.
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He has made multiple field goals of 60+ yards, which is rare. His distance kicking puts him in the upper echelon of leg strength among NFL kickers.
Other notable long kicks
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In 2023, Aubrey made two field goals of 59+ yards in the same game (59 and 60 yards) against the Philadelphia Eagles. That was a historic achievement — first time in NFL history a kicker hit two field goals of 59+ in the same game. Wikipedia
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In 2025, he made a 64-yard field goal to tie a game vs. the New York Giants, showing that he continues to deliver in high-pressure situations from deep range.
Salary & Contract: What He’s Making with the Cowboys
Understanding how much Brandon Aubrey makes involves his contract, his current year salary, what is guaranteed, and how he compares with other NFL kickers.
Contract Details
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Aubrey is under a 3-year deal with the Cowboys that started in 2023.
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The total value of the contract is $2,695,000 over those three years.
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His average annual salary (often called “APY,” average per year) is $898,333.
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Fully guaranteed money: $0 under the current deal. This is somewhat common with kickers and special teams players, though exceptional performance often leads to contract renegotiations or extensions.
Salary by Year
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2023: $750,000 base salary.
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2024: $915,000 base salary.
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2025: $1,030,000 base salary.
So by 2025, he’s making just over a million in base salary. Relative to other NFL players, especially starters and skilled position players, this is modest; but for a kicker not yet among the top‐earning at his position, this is respectable and reflects his rising value.
Net Worth & Other Earnings
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While exact net worth is hard to pin down, some estimates (from media sources) suggest somewhere around US$1.5 million (this is speculative) based on his contract, performance bonuses (if any), endorsements, and other revenue streams.
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He also has expressed interest in negotiating an extension. The 2025 season is the final year of his current deal.
Earnings vs. Performance: A Bargain for Dallas?
Performance
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Aubrey has had several standout seasons. In 2023, he led the NFL in scoring. He was First-Team All-Pro in 2023 and made the Pro Bowl.
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In 2024, he was Second-Team All-Pro, similarly making many long field goals (50+ yards, 60+ yards) with high accuracy.
Is Dallas getting value?
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Given his accuracy, long field goals, consistency, and records (including setting the team mark for longest FG at 65 yards), Aubrey is arguably under-paid relative to what elite kickers might command. Media analysts describe him as a bargain.
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Kickers with top performance (e.g. Harrison Butker with the Chiefs) have much higher contracts; for example, Butker’s contract is $25.6 million over 4 years, averaging $6.4 million per year. Aubrey’s current deal is well below that mark.
What Could the Future Hold? Contract Extensions & Market Value
Given Aubrey’s performance and his upcoming contract expiration, what might his next deal look like?
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Aubrey and his camp are reportedly open/interested in a contract extension with Dallas. As of early 2025, he stated that he’d be open to staying long term.
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Given what top kickers are being paid, an extension might aim for multi-year contract, perhaps 3-4 years, with significantly higher guarantees. Media speculation has placed that a $4-year, $26 million deal might be possible (though that is speculative).
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Another factor is age. Aubrey will turn 30 in March 2025. For kickers, age is less of a performance limiter than for other positions, but still relevant; durability, consistency, and leg strength tend to decline with time. Thus, his next deal should ideally reward what he’s proven so far, while the Cowboys might want protections.
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
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| Longest official FG | 65 yards (vs. Baltimore Ravens, Sep 2024) — Cowboys franchise record. |
| Attempted record-tying 66-yard FG | Nullified by penalty. |
| Current contract | 3 years, $2,695,000 total; average ~$898,333/year. |
| Base salary in 2025 | $1,030,000. |
| Guarantees | None fully guaranteed in current contract. |
| Performance | First-Team All-Pro (2023), Second-Team All-Pro (2024), multiple long FGs, very high accuracy. |
Analysis: Is Aubrey Among the Elite Kickers?
Strengths
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Leg strength: multiple field goals over 60 yards, including franchise record 65 yards, and near-record attempts.
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Accuracy: high conversion rate from both field goals and long distances. Strong reliability under pressure.
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Big game / clutch performance: e.g. his 64-yarder to send a game to overtime vs. Giants.
Weaknesses / Risks
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Contract lacks guaranteed money: which means if performance dips or injury, there’s less financial security. But this is typical for many kickers, particularly those who rose from undrafted routes.
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Age considerations: though 30 isn’t old for a kicker, it’s entering the later prime years. Leg strength maintenance becomes more important.
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Market comparison: he will likely seek a contract that pushes him closer to what the top kickers make, or risk being overshadowed financially even if performance remains strong.
Conclusion
Brandon Aubrey is a rare success story: someone who transitioned from soccer and an unconventional path into becoming one of the most powerful and accurate kickers in the NFL. His current 3-year, ~$2.7 million contract, with no fully guaranteed money, is modest compared to top kickers, yet his performance — 65-yard franchise record, multiple 60+ yard field goals, high conversion rates — suggests he’s significantly under-paid relative to the value he brings.
As 2025 progresses, it seems likely Aubrey and the Cowboys will negotiate an extension that reflects his elite status. If he continues his trajectory, we may see him join the top tier of NFL kicker salaries (in the multi-million per year range) while chasing even longer field goals and more rankings among the greatest kickers in NFL history.
