Spencer Michael Shrader (born May 19, 1999) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and

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Early life

Shrader was born in

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and grew up in

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and attended Newsome High School, where he lettered in football, soccer and tennis. Coming out of high school, Shrader decided to walk-on to play

for the

College career

South Florida

In Shrader's first collegiate season in 2019, he went 12 for 12 on extra points and four for nine on field goal attempts. During the 2020 season, Shrader went four for six on his field goal attempts and 11 for 12 on his extra point attempts. In the 2021 season, Shrader finished as a Lou Groza semifinalist, as he converted on 11 of his 13 field goal attempts, while also making 35 of his extra point attempts. During the 2022 season, Shrader hit nine of thirteen field goal attempts, while also making all 37 of his extra point attempts. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Shrader decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Notre Dame

Shrader decided to transfer to play for the

. In week three of the 2023 season, Shrader set a Notre Dame school record with a 54 yard field goal in a win over

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. In, Shrader's final collegiate season in 2023 he went 15 for 22 on his field goal attempts with a career long of 54 yards, and 61 for his 62 on his extra point attempts.

College statistics

Professional career

Pre-draft

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

On April 27, 2024, Shrader signed with the

as an

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after he was not selected in the

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. He was waived on August 25, and re-signed to the practice squad on August 29. Shrader was elevated to the active roster for the Colts Week 1 game against the

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following an injury to

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. He made all three extra-point attempts during the 29–27 loss. Shrader was released on October 2 but re-signed on October 7. Shrader was again released on October 16.

New York Jets

On October 30, 2024, Schrader signed with the

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practice squad. Schrader was elevated to the active roster on November 9. He made his Jets debut the following day, converting both of his field goal attempts.

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 14, 2024, Shrader was signed by the

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off the Jets practice squad following an injury to Harrison Butker. On November 24, Shrader hit a game-winning field goal as time expired, giving the Chiefs a 30–27 victory over the

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. On December 4, 2024, Shrader was placed on injured reserve.

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On March 13, 2025, Shrader signed a deal to return to the Indianapolis Colts.

Personal Life

Shrader is engaged to

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and USWNT soccer player

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NFL career statistics

References

External links

Indianapolis Colts bio

South Florida Bulls bio

Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio

"Spencer Shrader Media Availability,"
Indianapolis Colts, via YouTube.com, June 5, 2025. (Video.) {{DEFAULTSORT:Shrader, Spencer 1999 births Living people Players of American football from Hillsborough County, Florida American football placekickers South Florida Bulls football players Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Indianapolis Colts players New York Jets players Kansas City Chiefs players

Early life

College career

South Florida

Notre Dame

College statistics

Professional career

Pre-draft

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

New York Jets

Kansas City Chiefs

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

Personal Life

NFL career statistics

References

Further reading

External links