Giants Sign Zvada, Kicker U's Next Star

0:00On April 27, right after the 2026 NFL draft wrapped up, the New York Giants scooped up former Michigan kicker Dominic Zavada as an in, undrafted free agent. This guy is one of the top college specialists from recent years, with a leg that could lock down their shaky kicking game for good. Zavada dominated in 2024, nailing 95.5% of his kicks and going perfect from beyond 50 yards, even earning top. Big 10 and all American honors, but his senior year in 2025 was rougher, missing some short ones at 17 out of 25, which is why he went undrafted despite the boom or bust talent. Giants fans have been through the ringer, since releasing veteran Graham Gano back in March 2026 over injuries, and they've cycled through options like Jason Sanders. Zavada's signing sets up a fierce training camp battle, bringing power from deep clutch vibes for MetLife's wins, and a cheap upside without burning, cap space.

1:00Meanwhile, Michigan's turning into kicker U, thanks to Zavada's path from the transfer portal to Provisibility. Their special teams prep in tough Big 10 weather is paying off, drawing top recruits, improving and arbor's the spot to get NFL ready. If Zavada taps back into that 2024 magic, the Giants could have their kicker sorted for a decade, while Michigan keeps pumping out pros, straight from the big house. That's the story for today. NFL News Today, driven by AI.