Alex McPherson's Rebound: Auburn Kicker's Strong Return

0:00On March 18th, Auburn Tiger's kicker, Alex McPherson, is bouncing back strong after two tough seasons battling ulcerative colitis. The 22-year-old Alabama native says he's finally at full strength, having gained 15 to 20 pounds since last year. This puts him in prime shape for his senior season. McPherson joined the team in 2022 and quickly showed his potential. His freshman year included a 51-yard field goal and as a sophomore, he nailed every one of his 13 field goal tries, topping out at 53 yards. High expectations have followed him as the younger brother of pro kicker Evan McPherson, now with the Cincinnati Bengals. Even during his health struggles, he stayed remarkably consistent, never missing a single extra point kick in games. Last season started shaky with his condition limiting him to short kicks early on. But he built momentum, finishing 20 out of 23 on field goals, including a 49-yarder and perfect on 35 extra points. Now fully recovered and brimming with confidence,

1:02McPherson lives ready to anchor Auburn's special teams and leave those kicking headaches behind for. Good. Made in AI.