RotoAlphaNFL · 2026 Draft Prep
Zane Gonzalez

#298 overall · MIA · 56.9 projected half-PPR pts · -73.0 Draft Value

Zane Gonzalez — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

The case for drafting him

Zane Gonzalez's most compelling number from recent history is his accuracy. Over the three-year window from 2023 through 2025, he averaged 12 field goals made against 14.5 attempts — just 1.5 misses per season on average. In 2025 specifically, he connected on 19 of 22 field goal attempts while converting 17 of 18 extra point tries. That is a kicker who does not waste opportunities when they come his way. The volume question is real — his 2024 line of 5 field goals on 7 attempts and 19-for-19 extra points reflects a limited workload — but the 2025 rebound to 22 attempts shows the opportunity can be there. If Miami's offense keeps him busy, the accuracy profile is already in place.

What the model projects

The projection for Gonzalez is 56.9 half-PPR fantasy points in 2026. His draft value sits at -73.0, meaning he projects below replacement level at the kicker position. That places him at K38 and #298 overall, landing in Tier 9 on the board. Miami's Week 6 bye is worth noting for roster management purposes.

AttCompPass ydsPass TDINTCarRush ydsRush TDTgtRecRec ydsRec TDFGFGMXPHalf-PPR
202400000000000051934.0
2025000000000000191774.0
3-yr avg121.51852.5

The range of outcomes

Gonzalez's recent history illustrates how wide the outcome band can run for a kicker. In 2024 he totaled just 7 field goal attempts; in 2025 that number jumped to 22. The difference between a season where an offense stalls and one where it hums translates directly into kicker scoring variance. His accuracy has been consistent across both environments — the variable is volume, and volume is tied entirely to how often Miami's offense reaches field goal range and how the game scripts play out week to week.

How to draft him

Gonzalez is not being drafted consistently enough across platforms to carry a market ADP. He ranks K38 and #298 overall with a draft value of -73.0. In a standard 12-team snake draft, kickers are typically taken in the final rounds, and at his current standing there is no urgency to spend a pick on him at any point in the draft. If you are building a kicker-last strategy, he is a name to keep in mind only if the board has cleared out significantly at the position.

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Questions drafters ask

Is Gonzalez accurate enough to trust as a kicker?

His three-year average from 2023–2025 shows 12 field goals made on 14.5 attempts, with just 1.5 misses per season. In 2025 he went 19-for-22 on field goals and 17-for-18 on extra points, so the accuracy profile has been solid when he has had volume.

What is his projected fantasy output for 2026?

The projection is 56.9 half-PPR fantasy points. His draft value is -73.0, which places him below replacement level at the position — K38 and #298 overall in Tier 9.

How much did his workload vary in recent seasons?

Significantly. In 2024 he had just 7 field goal attempts and 19 extra point attempts. In 2025 those numbers rose to 22 field goal attempts and 18 extra point attempts. The accuracy held in both seasons; the volume did not.

When should I draft Gonzalez?

He does not have a market ADP — he is not being drafted consistently enough across platforms to produce one. At K38 and #298 overall, there is no point in the draft where he demands a pick.

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