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Spencer Shrader
American football player (born 1999) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Spencer Michael Shrader (born May 19, 1999) is an American professional football placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Florida Bulls and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
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Early life
Shrader was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and grew up in Lithia, Florida and attended Newsome High School, where he lettered in football, soccer and tennis. Coming out of high school, Shrader decided to walk-on to play college football for the South Florida Bulls.[1]
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South Florida
In Shrader's first collegiate season in 2019, he went 12 for 12 on extra points and four for nine on field goal attempts.[2] During the 2020 season, Shrader went four for six on his field goal attempts and 11 for 12 on his extra point attempts.[3] In the 2021 season, Shrader finished as a Lou Groza semifinalist, as he converted on 11 of his 13 field goal attempts, while also making 35 of his extra point attempts.[4] During the 2022 season, Shrader hit nine of thirteen field goal attempts, while also making all 37 of his extra point attempts.[5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Shrader decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Notre Dame
Shrader decided to transfer to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[7][8] In week three of the 2023 season, Shrader set a Notre Dame school record with a 54 yard field goal in a win over NC State.[9] In, Shrader's final collegiate season in 2023 he went 15 for 22 on his field goal attempts with a career long of 54 yards, and 61 for his 62 on his extra point attempts.[10]
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Professional career
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Pre-draft
Indianapolis Colts (first stint)
On April 27, 2024, Shrader signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent after he was not selected in the 2024 NFL draft.[12][13] He was waived on August 25, and re-signed to the practice squad on August 29.[14][15]
Shrader was elevated to the active roster for the Colts Week 1 game against the Houston Texans following an injury to Matt Gay. He made all three extra-point attempts during the 29–27 loss. Shrader was released on October 2 but re-signed on October 7.[16][17] Shrader was again released on October 16.[18]
New York Jets
On October 30, 2024, Schrader signed with the New York Jets practice squad.[19] Schrader was elevated to the active roster on November 9.[20] He made his Jets debut the following day, converting both of his field goal attempts.[21]
Kansas City Chiefs
On November 14, 2024, Shrader was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs off the Jets practice squad following an injury to Harrison Butker.[22] On November 24, Shrader hit a game-winning field goal as time expired, giving the Chiefs a 30–27 victory over the Carolina Panthers.[23] On December 4, 2024, Shrader was placed on injured reserve.[24]
Indianapolis Colts (second stint)
On March 13, 2025, Shrader signed a deal to return to the Indianapolis Colts.[25]
Personal life
Shrader is married to Lyon and USWNT soccer player Korbin Albert.[26]
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