Will Ferrin, former BYU football legend and as sure-footed as kickers come in Provo, signed an undrafted free agent deal with the New York Jets soon after the conclusion of the NFL Draft. Only Jack Kelly and Carsen Ryan were drafted out of Kalani Sitake's program in Provo, but Ferrin was one of many to get a shot at earning his spot outside the draft.
Learning that Ferrin was waived earlier today, however, it's clear that he didn't quite make the grade for what New York was hunting for at that level.
He received $18,750 from New York, which was guaranteed in his UDFA contract.
Multiple sources online are saying the Jets are cutting former BYU kicker, Will Ferrin.
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) May 14, 2026
He received $18,750 guaranteed at signing.
$18,750 just to be cut from the New York Jets? If I told you that I was a highly-touted college kicker and demanded a UDFA deal, could I perhaps dip into that guaranteed NFL money? Not to act all destitute, but if you knew what I was making in my current role, you'd agree that $18,750 just to kick a football around for a week or two sounds fantastic.
Still, this is a tough break for Ferrin, as reaching the NFL level as a kicker is no easy task. A position that rarely fills more than two spots on any 53-man roster, breaking through the competitve place kicker space at the highest level was never going to be easy. Add that to the fact that kickers are rarely selected with a draft pick, and the former Cougar stood little chance to break through.
Ferrin's career peaked during his junior season in Provo, where he went 24-for-27 on field goals, and 41-for-41 in extra points. He was perfect on PATs in his final two years with the Cougars, 90-for-90, and led the Big 12 Conference in points scored both seasons.
A Holy War hero, Ferrin drilled the go-ahead field goal as the clock ticked down in Rice-Eccles Stadium in 2024, saving the Cougars' unblemished season and squashing the Utes' upset bid in a miraculous march down the field in the final moments. He'll always be remembered for his cold-blooded heroics in a must-win battle in Salt Lake City.
But as a senior, his success rate dipped from 88.9% the year before to 76.7% (23-for-30) to close his collegiate career. The dip was inexplicable, as he proved so automatic during his junior season, but still, hope remains that he can find a spot in the NFL at some level.
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