Evan McPherson - Kicker Florida Gators Scouting Report

EVAN MCPHERSON | Florida | PK | #19 | Jr | 5106 | 185 | Fort Payne, AL | Fort Payne | 07/21/99 (21)

Overview: 

Finished his career with 302 points scored for Florida; led the SEC with a career field goal percentage of 85.0 (minimum 50 attempts), with a long of 55 yards and hitting 5-of-8 field goals from 50 or more yards. McPherson also went 149-of-150 on extra points and handled kickoff duties for the Gators, registering 43 touchbacks on 81 attempts.

Background: 

Kicked and punted for Fort Payne high school for four seasons during his senior season under coach Paul Ellis. He made a 60-yard field goal, which was one yard shy of the Alabama High School state record. In addition, he recorded an 84-yard punt in a game, which was also one yard shy of the state record. Rated as the No.1 kicker and No.5 punter by the Kohl’s Kicking Camp. Alex McPherson, Evan’s younger brother, is committed to Florida for 2022.