Tanner Brown

Tanner Reid Brown (born December 28, 1999) is an American professional football placekicker. He played college football for the College of the Canyons Cougars, UNLV Rebels and Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Early life Brown was born on December 28, 1999, in Santa Clarita, California. He played soccer until trying out football as a sophomore at Saugus High School. He played both sports for the rest of his time at Saugus, and as a senior in football went 7-for-11 on field goals and 16-for-18 on extra points while playing placekicker. He also played at punter and punted 37 times for 1,242 yards in 2017. He helped them to back-to-back division championships in 2018 and 2019 and was named an All-American as well as an all-conference selection at both positions. He was eventually able to join the team as a walk-on and saw significant playing time in his first season with the Cowboys, taking over kickoff duties starting in the second game and then serving as their kicker for field goals and extra points for the final 10 games. given to the best placekicker in college football.

Los Angeles Rams After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Brown was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent, being one of two kickers signed by the team to compete for the starting role. Christopher Dunn, the other player signed, was released on June 16, leaving Brown as the team's only kicker. He was waived on August 29, 2023.

On January 18, 2024, Brown signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams. He was waived on August 13. Brown was re-signed to the Rams' practice squad on September 17 following an injury to starting kicker Joshua Karty. He was released again on October 1.

Atlanta Falcons On December 16, 2024, Brown was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad. He was released by Atlanta two days later.

Louisville Kings On January 14, 2026, Brown was selected by the Louisville Kings of the United Football League (UFL). On May 16, Brown hit a 60-yard four-point field goal in a 33–30 victory over the DC Defenders. He scored another four-point 60-yard field goal against the St. Louis Battlehawks on June 7 during the UFL playoffs. Later in the same game Brown scored a 63-yard four-point field goal. Brown is the only kicker across professional football to score two 60-yard field goals in the same game.

New Orleans Saints On June 17, 2026, Brown was signed by the New Orleans Saints. On August 30, Brown was waived.

Career statistics Legend League champion

UFL Regular season Year Team GP Field goals Points FGA FGM Lng Pct 2026 LOU 15 25 28 60 89.3 98 Career 15 25 28 60 89.3 98

Postseason Year Team GP Field goals Points FGA FGM Lng Pct 2026 LOU 2 4 4 63 100.0 18 Career 2 4 4 63 100.0 18