Roberto Aguayo - Career Overview

Position: Kicker Date of Birth: May 17, 1994 College: Florida State University

Career History

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2016):
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (59th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.
  • Set a record for the highest draft position for a kicker in the NFL.
  • Converted 22 of 31 field goal attempts during his rookie season.
  • Had a notable college career, where he won the Lou Groza Award as the nation's best kicker in 2013.
• Chicago Bears (2017):
  • Signed with the Bears after being released by the Buccaneers.
  • Competed for the starting kicker position but was ultimately released before the start of the regular season.
• New England Patriots (2019-2020):
  • Signed to the practice squad in September 2019.
  • Promoted to the active roster in December 2019 for a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Continued to work with the team through the 2020 offseason.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Won the Lou Groza Award in 2013, recognizing him as the top kicker in college football.
• All-American honors during his time at Florida State.
• Set multiple kicking records while at Florida State, including career field goals made.
• Though his professional career was marked by struggles, Aguayo remains a notable figure in the conversation about kickers in the NFL.

Roberto Aguayo's career in the NFL has been a rollercoaster, highlighted by his impressive college achievements at Florida State. Despite the challenges he faced professionally, he remains a prominent figure due to his early draft position and collegiate success.