Andre Szmyt

Andre Szmyt
Personal information
Born: (1998-09-26) September 26, 1998 (age 26)
Lake Forest, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Vernon Hills (IL)
College:Syracuse (2017–2022)
Position:Placekicker
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andre Eric Szmyt (born September 26, 1998) is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at Syracuse.

College career

Szmyt redshirted his true freshman year in 2017. In 2018, Szmyt became the first Syracuse kicker and third freshman to win the Lou Groza Award,[1] and was named a unanimous All-American.[2] Szmyt also won the 2018 Vlade Award.[3]

After a stellar freshman year, Szmyt's performance was marred by coaching changes and his holders switching. He returned to a better form when Bob Ligashesky took over as the special teams coordinator in 2022.[4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m) 		200 lb
(91 kg) 		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)
All values from Syracuse's Pro Day[5]

Chicago Bears

Szmyt was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2023.[6] He was waived on August 8.[7]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On January 22, 2024, Szmyt signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).[8] He re-signed with the team on August 21.[9]

Cleveland Browns

On December 24, 2024, Szmyt was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[10] He was released by Cleveland on December 31.[11]

References

  1. ^ "SYRACUSE'S SZMYT WINS GROZA AWARD". Atlantic Coast Conference. December 6, 2018. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  2. ^ "SZMYT A UNANIMOUS ALL-AMERICAN". Syracuse University Athletic Department. December 12, 2018.
  3. ^ "Syracuse place-kicker Andre Szmyt wins Vlade Award". USA Today. December 4, 2018.
  4. ^ Alandt, Anthony (October 13, 2022). "A kicking camp, Bob Ligashesky helped Andre Szmyt return to 'old Andre'". The Daily Orange. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  5. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Andre Szmyt College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 4, 2023). "Bears sign 14 undrafted free agents". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Andre Szmyt: Gets cut loose". CBSSports.com. August 8, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  8. ^ "The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  9. ^ @UFL_PR (August 21, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved August 22, 2024 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "Browns sign K Andre Szmyt to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 24, 2024.
  11. ^ "NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/31/24". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
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