Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Kai Kroeger
Texans· #38

KaiKroeger

Punter

  • 6'3"
  • 213 lbs
  • Age 24
29
Punts
47.7
Avg
43.3
Net Avg
9
Inside 20
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Punter
Height
6'3"
Weight
213 lbs
Age
24
Born
June 11, 2002 · Lake Forest, IL
College
South Carolina
Experience
2nd Season

Contract Details

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$2.1MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$1.1MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2027Contract Years
$1M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2025Entered League
UndraftedDraft
Free AgentSigning
South CarolinaCollegeNOSigned By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
29Punts
1,384Yds
47.7Avg
43.3Net Avg
67Long
9Inside 20
0Touchbacks
—Blocked

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesPuntsAvgNetIn 20
2026HOU72947.743.39
2025NO175644.837.318
Total248545.840.227

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Kroeger's services were no longer required in New Orleans, as the team is slated to sign Ryan Wright to a four-year contract. Kroeger will seemingly handle punting and holding duties for the Texans during the 2026 campaign.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentPuntsYdsAvgLongIn 20
Oct 25vs NYGL627746.2551
Oct 18vs JACW314849.3530
Oct 11@ TENW27537.5382

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation