Ryan Fitzgerald hits long field goal to help Panthers defeat Jaguars
Former Florida State kicker Ryan Fitzgerald has been excellent for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL preseason.
Ryan Fitzgerald, a former Florida State kicker who played for the Carolina Panthers from 2020 to 2024, demonstrated his kicking prowess yet again. In 2025, he made 24 out of 29 field goal attempts and 27 out of 30 extra-point attempts. His impressive performance was on full display in week nine, where he scored a game-winning walk-off field goal in a challenging wind game against the Green Bay Packers.
Fitzgerald also hit a last-second field goal against the Dallas Cowboys, securing a 30-27 victory. At Florida State, Fitzgerald was flawless on extra points in 2023 and 2024, converting all 58 attempts and 14 out of 14, respectively. He was also the ACC's leading scorer in points with 115 in 2023. Fitzgerald's 13-for-13 field goals in 2024 were tied for the best in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
Recently, he successfully kicked a 61-yard field goal in a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fans of both FSU and Carolina have praised his performances, with some comparing him to the legendary Adam Vinatieri.
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