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Cameron Lawrence Dicker (born May 6, 2000), nicknamed "Dicker the Kicker,"[1] is an American professional football placekicker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to playing in the NFL he was an All-Big 12 kicker and punter for the Texas Longhorns in college football. He is the most accurate kicker in NFL history by field goal percentage,[2] and is the only NFL player born in Hong Kong.[3]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Dicker was born in Hong Kong, to Kelly and Rachel Dicker. He has one sister, Annabelle.[4][5] His parents were from Seattle but were working in China.[6] He spent the first eleven years of his life in Shanghai, where his father worked.[4] Dicker grew up watching soccer and is a fan of Liverpool F.C.[7] In 2011, when he was 11, his family moved to Austin, Texas.[8]
During his high school career at Austin's Lake Travis High School, Dicker was a two-time all-state selection and was the starting kicker for three seasons, winning the Texas 6A Division I State Championship in 2016. Dicker had 331 points, going 34–43 on field goal attempts and 229–232 on extra point attempts.[9] Additionally, Dicker set a Lake Travis High School record with a 53-yard field goal.[10] Dicker was ranked the number four kicker in the nation by 247Sports and the number 16 kicker nationally by ESPN in the 2018 class.[11][12] On May 4, 2017, Dicker committed to Texas.[13]
College career
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Dicker earned immediate playing time at Texas, winning the starting role. He went 18–25 on field goals and 51–52 on extra points, earning 2018 second-team All-Big 12 honors.[14] Dicker's 18 field goals were the most by a freshman in Texas history. He also gained notoriety as "Dicker the Kicker" (by play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson of Fox Sports) when he kicked the game-winning 40-yard field goal against Oklahoma in the 2018 Red River Showdown.[15] Dicker earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2020 and first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2021.[16][17] He holds the record for the longest field goal in Alamo Bowl history, kicking a 53-yard field goal in the 2020 Alamo Bowl.[18] He added punting duties to his role in the 2021 season.[19] On January 19, 2022, Dicker declared for the NFL draft.[20]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | |||||||||
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| 6 ft 0+7⁄8 in (1.85 m) |
220 lb (100 kg) |
30 in (0.76 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) | |||||||||
| All values from NFL Combine[21][22] | ||||||||||||
Los Angeles Rams
[edit]After going undrafted, Dicker signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2022.[23] He was released by Los Angeles on August 16.[24]
Baltimore Ravens
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On August 26, 2022, Dicker was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as a punter and kicker; however, he was waived two days later as part of final roster cuts.[25]
Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]On October 4, 2022, Dicker was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles to their practice squad.[26] While filling in for the injured Jake Elliott, he made two field goals in his debut against the Arizona Cardinals on October 9, including a game-winning 23-yard kick in the final two minutes.[27] For his performance, Dicker was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[28] He was released by the Eagles on October 29.[29][30]
Los Angeles Chargers
[edit]2022 season
[edit]On November 3, 2022, Dicker was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad.[31] On November 6, he made two field goals, including a game-winning 37-yard kick as time expired against the Atlanta Falcons.[32] For his performance, he won his second Special Teams Player of the Week award.[33] He is the first rookie kicker to win the Special Teams Player of the Week Award for two different teams, let alone in two conferences.[34]
On November 22, Dicker was signed to the Chargers active roster to replace the injured Dustin Hopkins.[35] On December 18, he kicked a game-winning field goal against the Tennessee Titans to move the Chargers into a Wild Card position.[36] He appeared in 11 games as a rookie and converted all 24 extra point attempts and 21 of 22 field goal attempts.[37] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[38] In the Wild Card Round against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dicker converted all three extra point attempts and three of four field goal attempts in the 31–30 loss.[39]
2023 season
[edit]Dicker was named the Chargers kicker after Hopkins was traded to the Browns before the season. In Week 16, against the Buffalo Bills, Dicker made five field goals in a 24–22 loss.[40]
2024 season
[edit]On August 30, 2024, Dicker signed a four-year, $22.04 million contract extension with the Chargers.[41]
In December 2024, he was nominated by the LA Chargers for the 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year award. His work with various charities include a donation to the Chargers Impact Fund, participation in the Chargers' 'Boo at the Bolt' Halloween party, work with The Friendship Foundation (including providing 30 tickets to a Chargers home game), and a PSA for Easterseals Southern California.[42]
On December 19, 2024, in a Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos, Dicker kicked a 57-yard fair catch kick, the first successful attempt since 1976, and the longest successful fair catch kick in NFL history.[43] The most recent player to achieve this was Ray Wersching, coincidentally also playing for the Chargers, then based in San Diego. Wersching was invited by team owner Dean Spanos to make a surprise appearance at a subsequent team practice; he remarked that he was "impressed" by Dicker's achievement, which set a new record.[44] In Week 17, Dicker was four-for-four on field goals and four-for-four on extra points in a 40–7 win over the New England Patriots, earning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[45] The following week he was four-for-five on field goals and made two extra points in a 34–20 win over the Raiders, earning player of the week honors again.[46]
2025 season
[edit]In Week 2, on a Monday Night Football matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, Dicker became the most accurate kicker in NFL history, replacing fellow University of Texas alum Justin Tucker by 5 percentage points.[47] The next week, Dicker kicked three field goals, including a 43 yard game–winning field goal against the Denver Broncos to win 23–20.[48] In Week 6, Dicker kicked 5 field goals and the game–winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins to win 29–27.[49] In Week 8, Dicker missed his first field goal of the season against the Minnesota Vikings.[50] He rebounded by making his last three field goals in the game as the Chargers won 37–10. In a Sunday Night Football Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dicker made a season long 59 yard field goal but missed a 55 yard field goal in the same game.[51]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Legend | |
|---|---|
| NFL record | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
[edit]| General | Field goals | PATs | Kickoffs | Points | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | FGM | FGA | FG% | Blck | Long | XPM | XPA | XP% | KO | Avg | TBs | Pts |
| 2022 | PHI | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 0 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 5 | 65.4 | 4 | 8 |
| LAC | 10 | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 0 | 48 | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 50 | 63.8 | 42 | 79 | |
| 2023 | LAC | 17 | 31 | 33 | 93.9% | 1 | 55 | 35 | 35 | 100.0% | 81 | 63.8 | 68 | 128 |
| 2024 | LAC | 17 | 39 | 42 | 92.9% | 0 | 59 | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 94 | 63.0 | 65 | 150 |
| 2025 | LAC | 10 | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0 | 59 | 23 | 23 | 100.0% | 56 | 61.1 | 9 | 92 |
| Career | 55 | 114 | 122 | 93.4% | 1 | 59 | 115 | 118 | 97.5% | 286 | 63.2 | 188 | 457 | |
Playoffs
[edit]| General | Field goals | PATs | Kickoffs | Points | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | FGM | FGA | FG% | Blck | Long | XPM | XPA | XP% | KO | Avg | TBs | Pts |
| 2022 | LAC | 1 | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | 0 | 50 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | 7 | 62.3 | 2 | 12 |
| 2024 | LAC | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 0 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 4 | 66.0 | 3 | 6 |
| Career | 2 | 5 | 6 | 83.3% | 0 | 50 | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | 11 | 64.0 | 5 | 18 | |
Personal life
[edit]Dicker was given the nickname "Dicker the Kicker" by his seventh grade science teacher.[1]
References
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Though his parents are from the Seattle area, work opportunities had taken them to China.
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His family moved to Austin in 2011 when he was 11.
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External links
[edit]- Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo Sports
- Los Angeles Chargers bio
- Texas Longhorns bio
Cameron Dicker
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Early life and education
Early life and high school
Cameron Dicker was born on May 6, 2000, in Hong Kong to parents Kelly and Rachel Dicker, both originally from the Seattle area who were working abroad at the time.[12][5][13] The family relocated to Shanghai shortly after his birth, where they resided for much of his early childhood, including a two-year stint in Taiwan from ages two to four; Dicker spent the first 11 years of his life overseas before returning to the United States in sixth grade.[14][15] He has one younger sister, Annabelle.[5][16] The family settled in Austin, Texas, upon their return, where Dicker initially pursued soccer, a sport he had played throughout his childhood in China, influenced by his father's enthusiasm for the game.[17][18] In junior high, he tried out for football and was initially positioned as an offensive tackle before discovering his aptitude for kicking, prompting a shift to specialize in that role.[13] Dicker attended Lake Travis High School in Austin, where he balanced football and soccer, serving as a goalkeeper for the soccer team while emerging as a standout kicker on the gridiron.[18] Over three seasons as the starting placekicker (2015–2017), he earned two-time all-state recognition and set multiple school records, including most extra points made, most field goals made, and longest field goal at 53 yards; representative performances included consistent long-range accuracy that helped power the Cavaliers to playoff success.[7][19] His high school exploits drew recruiting attention, culminating in a commitment to the University of Texas during his sophomore year.[20]College career
Dicker committed to the University of Texas in May 2017 out of Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas, as a highly rated kicking recruit ranked as the No. 4 kicker nationally and No. 230 overall prospect in the state by 247Sports, and the No. 16 kicker nationally and No. 162 overall in Texas by ESPN.[5] He earned the starting kicker role heading into 2018 and had a breakout freshman season, converting 18 of 25 field goals (72.0 percent) with a long of 52 yards—including a 40-yard game-winning kick in a 41-38 victory over Maryland—and 51 of 52 extra points for 105 points, earning second-team All-Big 12 honors as a placekicker.[21][22][23] In 2019, Dicker went 14 of 18 on field goals (77.8 percent) with a long of 50 yards and 56 of 57 extra points for 98 points, leading Texas in scoring during an 8-5 season; notable performances included a game-winning 33-yard field goal in a 50-48 comeback win over Houston, though he had misses in high-profile games such as a 48-yard attempt against LSU and an extra point in overtime during a loss to Oklahoma.[24][5] The 2020 season, shortened to 10 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saw Dicker connect on 15 of 21 field goals (71.4 percent) with a long of 53 yards and 50 of 51 extra points for 95 points as Texas finished 7-3, earning him second-team All-Big 12 honors.[25][26] As a senior in 2021, he improved to 13 of 15 field goals (86.7 percent) with a long of 50 yards and 49 of 50 extra points for 88 points during a 5-7 campaign, while also serving as the Longhorns' primary punter with a 46.8-yard average; his performance made him a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award, earned him honorable mention All-Big 12 as a placekicker, and first-team All-Big 12 as a punter.[27][28] Over his four-year college career at Texas, Dicker appeared in 49 games and finished 60 of 79 on field goals (75.9 percent) with a long of 53 yards, and 206 of 210 on extra points (98.1 percent) for 386 points, establishing himself as the program's career leader in field goals made and attempted among placekickers.[29] Following the 2021 season, Dicker declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.[5]Professional career
Los Angeles Rams
After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Cameron Dicker signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2022.[30] Dicker entered training camp competing primarily for the punter position while also handling kicking duties, given the Rams' need for depth on special teams following the departure of Johnny Hekker. In the preseason opener against the Chargers on August 13, 2022, he handled all kicking responsibilities, successfully converting 2 of 2 field goal attempts—including a 53-yard make—and 3 of 3 extra points in the Rams' 29–22 victory.[31][32] He did not appear in subsequent preseason games as the team evaluated other candidates. Despite his solid exhibition showing, the Rams waived Dicker on August 16, 2022, as part of early roster reductions to reach the 85-player limit ahead of final cuts. The team considered him for their practice squad but ultimately did not sign him, leading to his quick pickup by the Baltimore Ravens later that month.[31]Baltimore Ravens
After being waived by the Los Angeles Rams following their preseason, Dicker signed with the Baltimore Ravens on August 26, 2022, to serve as a punter and kicker.[33] He made his professional debut in the Ravens' final preseason game against the Washington Commanders on August 27, 2022, where he successfully converted a 38-yard field goal, both extra-point attempts, and punted six times for 283 yards with an average of 47.2 yards per punt.[34][31] This performance demonstrated his quick adaptation to the NFL's faster pace and physical demands, particularly in handling both kicking and punting duties under pressure during a close 17-15 victory that extended Baltimore's preseason winning streak to 23 games.[34] Dicker was waived by the Ravens on August 28, 2022, as part of final roster cuts, ending his brief tenure without any regular-season appearances.[35]Philadelphia Eagles
On October 4, 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles signed undrafted rookie kicker Cameron Dicker to their practice squad as injury insurance for starter Jake Elliott, who had suffered an ankle injury in Week 4.[36] Dicker, who had previously been released by the Baltimore Ravens earlier that season, remained on the practice squad until October 8, when he was elevated to the active roster ahead of the Eagles' Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.[37] In his NFL debut on October 9, 2022, Dicker handled all kicking duties, converting both extra-point attempts and both field goal tries, including a 23-yard game-winning kick with 1:45 remaining to secure a 20-17 victory for the Eagles.[38] His performance earned him the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for Week 5, continuing Philadelphia's streak of weekly NFC awards through the first five games of the season.[39] Dicker was then returned to the practice squad but was released on October 29, 2022, after Elliott recovered fully, allowing the team to add defensive end Tarron Jackson in his place.[40]Los Angeles Chargers
Dicker joined the Los Angeles Chargers in 2022 after brief stints with other teams, signing to their practice squad on November 3 following an injury to another kicker.[41] He was elevated to the active roster on November 22 and handled kicking duties for the final seven regular-season games, converting 18 of 19 field goals and all 24 extra points.[42] In the AFC Wild Card playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 14, 2023, Dicker made three of four field goal attempts—including a career-long 50-yarder—but missed a crucial 40-yard try late in regulation, which contributed to the Chargers' 31-30 overtime loss after trailing 27-0 earlier.[43][44] Entering the 2023 season as the primary kicker after Dustin Hopkins was traded, Dicker appeared in all 17 games, converting 31 of 33 field goals (93.9 percent) and all 35 extra points for 128 points, with his longest make a 55-yard effort against the Buffalo Bills in Week 16.[45] His reliability helped stabilize the special teams unit under head coach Brandon Staley, though the team finished 5-12 and missed the playoffs. In 2024, Dicker elevated his performance to a career high, making 39 of 42 field goals (92.9 percent) and 33 of 36 extra points across 17 games, including several clutch kicks such as a 43-yard game-winner against the Denver Broncos in Week 3.[46] His accuracy and range—highlighted by a 59-yard career long—earned him a four-year, $22.04 million contract extension on August 30, securing his role through 2028 with $12.5 million guaranteed.[47] Under new head coach Jim Harbaugh, Dicker's consistency contributed to the Chargers' improved 10-7 record and a playoff berth, where he added two field goals in a wild-card loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Through eleven games of the 2025 season as of November 19, Dicker has maintained elite accuracy, converting 25 of 27 field goals (92.6 percent) and all 23 extra points, with a longest of 50 yards.[48] He became the NFL's all-time most accurate kicker (minimum 100 attempts) at 94.0 percent after a 39-yard make in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders.[49] Notable performances include five field goals—tying a career high—in a Week 6 win over the Miami Dolphins, where a 33-yard kick with five seconds left sealed a 29-27 victory, earning him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.[50] His only miss through nine weeks came on a 49-yard attempt in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, followed by one additional miss in Weeks 10 or 11.[51] Dicker's poise in high-pressure moments has been instrumental to the Chargers' 7-4 start.[52] Throughout his tenure, Dicker has proven a dependable asset in transitioning from Staley's defensive focus to Harbaugh's run-heavy offense, delivering in critical situations to bolster the team's special teams reliability.Records and accolades
NFL records
Cameron Dicker holds the NFL record for the highest career field goal percentage among kickers with at least 100 attempts, standing at 93.5% (116 of 124) as of November 2025.[1] He surpassed the previous benchmark, set by Justin Tucker, during Week 2 of the 2025 season against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, converting a 38-yard field goal to complete his first 100 attempts at 94%.[53] This performance marked Dicker as the most accurate kicker in league history at that threshold, a distinction he has maintained into late 2025. Within the Los Angeles Chargers franchise, Dicker established the single-season record for most field goals made with 39 during the 2024 campaign, contributing to a team-high 150 points scored that year.[54] He has also achieved perfect accuracy on extra-point attempts in multiple seasons, including 2023 (35 of 35) and through 11 games of 2025 (23 of 23). In 2024, he made 33 of 36 extra points.[55] Among his other notable milestones, in the 2023 regular season, he drilled a career-long 55-yard field goal at halftime against the New York Jets, helping secure a Chargers victory.[56] Dicker has since extended his personal best to 59 yards in 2024 against the Arizona Cardinals, tying a Chargers franchise mark for longest field goal.[57]Awards and honors
During his college career at the University of Texas, Cameron Dicker earned several accolades for his performance as a kicker and punter. In 2020, he received second-team All-Big 12 honors as a placekicker. In 2021, Dicker was named to the first-team All-Big 12 as a punter and earned honorable mention as a placekicker.[5] He was also selected as a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award, recognizing the nation's top punter, after leading the country in net punting average.[58] In the NFL, Dicker has garnered recognition for his kicking accuracy and clutch performances. He was named to the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) All-Rookie Team in 2022 following his debut season split between the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Chargers.[59] Dicker earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors multiple times, including in Week 6 of the 2025 season after converting all five field goal attempts, including the game-winning 33-yard kick, in a 29-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins.[60] This marked his fifth career Player of the Week award, with prior wins in December 2022, Weeks 17 and 18 of 2024, and Week 5 of 2022 (as NFC Player of the Week with Philadelphia).[61] Dicker has been a standout in Pro Bowl voting and selections. In 2024, he finished in the top 10 in fan voting for special teams and was considered a strong candidate but ultimately served as an alternate.[62] His consistency has sparked discussions about All-Pro potential, particularly for his field goal accuracy, though he has not yet received official selection.[63] With the Chargers, Dicker has been honored internally for his contributions. He was voted the team's Special Teams Player of the Year for the 2024 season, reflecting his role in scoring 150 points, the second-most by any Charger that year.[64] Additionally, Dicker was nominated by the Chargers as their candidate for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, recognizing his on-field excellence alongside off-field community efforts, such as work with the Friendship Foundation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.[65] He was also considered for CBS Sports' NFL's 2025 All-Fun Team at kicker, noted for his personality and highlight-reel plays.[66]NFL career statistics
Regular season
Dicker has established himself as one of the NFL's most accurate kickers during the regular season, converting 116 of 124 field goal attempts (93.5%) and 115 of 118 extra points (97.5%) across 56 games from 2022 through Week 11 of 2025, for a total of 463 points scored, with a career-long field goal of 59 yards.[6] His performance highlights consistent reliability, particularly in field goal accuracy, which ranks among the highest in league history for kickers with at least 100 attempts.[1] The table below details his regular season kicking statistics by year:| Year | Team | Games | FG Made/Att (Pct) | XP Made/Att (Pct) | Longest FG | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LAC/PHI | 11 | 21/22 (95.5%) | 24/24 (100.0%) | 48 | 87 |
| 2023 | LAC | 17 | 31/33 (93.9%) | 35/35 (100.0%) | 55 | 128 |
| 2024 | LAC | 17 | 39/42 (92.9%) | 33/36 (91.7%) | 59 | 150 |
| 2025 | LAC | 11 | 25/27 (92.6%) | 23/23 (100.0%) | 59 | 98 |
| Career | - | 56 | 116/124 (93.5%) | 115/118 (97.5%) | 59 | 463 |
Playoffs
Dicker made his NFL playoff debut with the Chargers in the 2022 Wild Card round against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he converted 3 of 4 field goal attempts (22 yards, 34 yards, and a career-long 50 yards) but missed a crucial 40-yard attempt in the fourth quarter that contributed to the 30–31 loss after the Jaguars staged a historic comeback from a 27–0 deficit.[43] He was perfect on extra points, going 3-for-3, accounting for all of Los Angeles's post-touchdown conversions in a game featuring three Chargers touchdowns.[44] In the 2024 Wild Card round against the Houston Texans, Dicker went 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 35-yard make that gave the Chargers an early 3–0 lead, but the team managed only 12 points in a 12–32 defeat marred by four interceptions from quarterback Justin Herbert.[68] His extra point attempt following the Chargers' lone touchdown was blocked and returned by Houston for two points, after which Dicker attempted to bat the loose ball down, resulting in a 0-for-1 performance on conversions and amplifying the defensive struggles.[69][70] Through the 2024 season, Dicker appeared in two playoff games, converting 5 of 6 field goals (83.3%) and 3 of 4 extra points (75%), for a total of 18 postseason points.[71] As of November 2025, the Chargers have not yet reached the playoffs in the ongoing 2025 season.| Year | Team | Games | Field Goals | Extra Points | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LAC | 1 | 3/4 | 3/3 | 12 |
| 2024 | LAC | 1 | 2/2 | 0/1 | 6 |
| Career | 2 | 5/6 | 3/4 | 18 |