{"id":247645,"date":"2025-09-26T12:22:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T16:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=247645"},"modified":"2025-09-26T12:22:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T16:22:45","slug":"spencer-shrader-could-eventually-become-a-colts-legend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/09\/26\/spencer-shrader-could-eventually-become-a-colts-legend\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Teams Player Could Eventually Become a Colts Legend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Will Spencer Shrader eventually become an Indianapolis Colts legend? Sure, the young kicker has only played four games with the team. But anything\u2019s possible.<\/p>\n

The Colts are off to a surprising 3-0 start this year. Perhaps Daniel Jones<\/a> is the main reason for that. The former New York Giants quarterback has revived his career in Indianapolis. Star running back Jonathan Taylor, who’s having an MVP-caliber<\/a> campaign, is also a reason for the Colts\u2019 success.<\/p>\n

But don’t forget about Shrader. He kicked the game-winning field goal in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. Of course, kicking a game-winning field goal in a regular-season game doesn’t make you a legend. But he could become one down the road.<\/p>\n

Spencer Shrader Could Eventually Become an Indianapolis Colts Legend<\/strong><\/h2>\n

His Career Thus Far<\/h3>\n
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Mar 3, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Notre Dame place kicker Spencer Shrader (PK08) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spencer Shrader was born in Westfield, Indiana, a northern suburb of Indianapolis. Yet, he attended Newsome High School in Lithia, Florida.<\/p>\n

Shrader later played college football at South Florida and Notre Dame. During his career, he made 156 of his 158 extra-point attempts and 43 of his 63 field-goal attempts.<\/p>\n

Shrader then went undrafted in 2024. He later signed with the Colts as a free agent. He was waived and re-signed to Indy\u2019s practice squad. <\/sup><\/p>\n

Shrader was elevated to the team\u2019s active roster for last season\u2019s Week 1 game against the Houston Texans<\/a>. He made all three extra-point attempts in the losing effort in that contest.<\/p>\n

Shrader was eventually released. He went on to have stints with the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> in 2024. He finished his rookie year, making all nine extra point attempts and all five field goal attempts.<\/p>\n

The Colts brought Shrader back this past offseason. He replaced kicker Matt Gay, who was released and is now with the Washington Commanders<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Colts Believe in Him<\/h3>\n

Colts head coach Shane Steichen<\/a> has a ton of faith in Shrader. Lee Vowell<\/a> of Horseshoe Heroes wrote about that:<\/p>\n

\u201cThough Shrader nailed a 45-yard field goal to win the game in the final seconds against the Broncos, he missed a previous attempt from 60 yards. The kicker should never have been put in the position to have to make a field goal of that length. Steichen made obvious decisions to put Sharder in the situation. On three straight plays from near the Denver 40-yard line, Steichen called run plays straight up the middle that appeared designed to do nothing but take time off the clock. Steichen clearly thought Shrader<\/a> could make a 60-yard kick.\u00a0But what was clear is that the Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen made his belief in Spencer Shrader crystal clear. The coach thinks the kicker can win games with long field goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shrader is off to a good start. He\u2019s leading the NFL in made field goals with 11. It\u2019s way too early to label him a Colts all-time great. Again, he has only appeared in four games with the franchise.<\/p>\n

However, the talent and potential are there. Plus, the coaching staff obviously believes in him. If Shrader sticks around Indy for a while and can make a lot more big-time kicks, he just might be mentioned with great Colts kickers like Adam Vinatieri and Mike Vanderjagt at some point.<\/p>\n

Main Image: Christine Tannous – Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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