2026 NFL Kickoffs Out of Bounds Leaders
A kickoff out of bounds is a penalty and gives the receiving team the ball at the spot or at its 40, so it is a mistake.
Only specialists with at least one appear; fewer is better. In 2026, Brandon Aubrey (2) led NFL kickoff specialists in kickoffs out of bounds, ahead of Matt Gay (1) and Drew Stevens (1). 7 kickoff specialists qualify. This season is in progress (through Week 7), so the numbers change each week.
NFL rule since 2025: a kickoff touchback starts the receiving team at its 35, so kickers aim for the landing zone short of the goal line and fewer touchbacks is better. Kickoff Points Added accounts for the rule, so it is the fair way to compare kickoff specialists across leagues and seasons.
Data through Week 7 of the 2026 season, updated October 24, 2026.
| Rk | Player | Team | OOB | Kickoffs | Avg dist | TB% | Returns | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Aubrey | Dallas Cowboys | 2 | 32 | 56.9 | 16% | 25 | +5.3 |
| 2 | Matt Gay | Las Vegas Raiders | 1 | 31 | 59.5 | 13% | 26 | −2.1 |
| 3 | Drew Stevens | Washington Commanders | 1 | 30 | 60.7 | 17% | 24 | −3.5 |
| 4 | Chad Ryland | Arizona Cardinals | 1 | 28 | 62.2 | 25% | 20 | −2.7 |
| 5 | Wil Lutz | Denver Broncos | 1 | 27 | 58.7 | 7% | 24 | −1.2 |
| 6 | Harrison Mevis | Los Angeles Rams | 1 | 24 | 60.0 | 17% | 19 | −4.2 |
| 7 | Joey Slye | Tennessee Titans | 1 | 20 | 56.4 | 35% | 12 | −3.6 |
All 2026 NFL kickoff specialist rankings
Kickoffs Out of Bounds in other seasons: 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
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