NFL Draft Profile: Andre Szmyt, Kicker, Syracuse Orange
Andre Szmyt
Syracuse Orange
#91
Pos: K
Ht: 6004
Wt: 194
Hand: 0928
Arm: 3048
Wing: 7338
40: 4.95
DOB: 9/26/1998
Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL
High School: Vernon Hills
Eligibility: 2023
Background:
Andre Szmyt is a returning starter for Syracuse. A record-setting kicker who burst onto the scene as a redshirt freshman, winning the 2018 Lou Groza Award and earning unanimous All-America honors. Szmyt is Syracuse’s all-time leader in points (354), Two-time All-ACC and All-ECAC selection, and a Three-time nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy. Szmyt’s 1.6 field goals per contest are the top mark in school history. He’s also the program’s all-time leader in field-goal percentage (.823, 65-79). Szmyt ranks in the top 10 in Orange history in the following categories: 50+ yard field goals (3rd - 4), extra points made (2nd - 159), extra points attempted (2nd - 163), field goals made (1st, 65) and field goals attempted (3rd - 79). He is 44-for-48 (.917) from inside 40 yards and is 4-for-6 (.667) from beyond 50 yards.
