IND Spencer Shrader
NFL kicker. Position: K. Team: Indianapolis Colts.
Quick Facts
- Position: K (Kicker)
- Team: Indianapolis Colts (IND)
- Status: Competing for starting role in preseason 2026
2026 Outlook
Perfect in preseason: drilled a 61-yard FG against the Patriots and went 2-for-2 (48, 53 yards) against the Falcons. Prior to tearing his ACL in Week 5 last season, Shrader was 13 of 14 on FG attempts. Started training camp slow (69% early on, left-pushing kicks) but steadily improved; by mid-camp closing with strong performances in joint practice vs. Falcons. Through all of training camp and preseason, hitting at 81% while Grupe sits at 86%, but Shrader's in-game performance (4-for-4 preseason) is superior to Grupe's (0-for-2), and in-game kicks carry the most weight per special teams coordinator Brian Mason. Likely kicker if decision was made before the final preseason game (Aug. 29 vs. Lions) per Mason's Aug 25 assessment (per Colts' Brian Mason Provides Latest Update on Kicking Battle - Yahoo Sports).
Injury Status
Tore ACL and MCL in Week 5 of 2025 season. Appears healthy and has recovered well for 2026 preseason competition.
Week 4 sleeper pick: Shrader identified as a strong sleeper option after a standout performance against Houston. He went 4-for-4 on field goals in Week 3, including a 58-yarder, and has now converted all eight of his field-goal attempts in 2026. Faces a favorable matchup against the Commanders in Week 4, with Indianapolis projected to score around 25 points, creating plenty of opportunities for field goals and extra points. (per Fantasy Football K Rankings Week 4: Who to start, best sleepers, top busts - Yahoo Sports)
Role / Depth Chart
Competing with Blake Grupe for Indianapolis Colts starting kicker job.
Recent News
- 2026-08-30 — Colts 53-man roster takeaways: Why Indy kept Keenan Allen, and Spencer Shrader’s big win (Colts 53-man roster takeaways: Why Indy kept Keenan Allen, and Spencer Shrader’s big win)
- 2026-08-31 — Colts 53-man roster takeaways: Why Indy kept Keenan Allen, and Spencer Shrader’s big win (Colts 53-man roster takeaways: Why Indy kept Keenan Allen, and Spencer Shrader’s big win)
- 2026-08-30 — Colts waive kicker Blake Grupe; Spencer Shrader wins roster battle (Colts waive kicker Blake Grupe; Spencer Shrader wins roster battle)
- 2026-08-22 — Perfect in preseason (2-for-2 FGs against ATL), strengthening case vs. Grupe (Spencer Shrader strengthens case in Colts kicker battle vs. Grupe - Yahoo Sports)