Brandon Aubrey has gotten off to a historical start in the NFL, chartering territory that only one other kicker has reached. So far, Aubrey has knocked through all 18 field goal attempts for the Dallas Cowboys, tying an NFL record with Travis Coons.
Most consecutive made field goals to begin an NFL career in league history
18, Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys, 2023
18, Travis Coons, Browns, 2015Aubrey’s 27-yard FG in third quarter tied the record.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) October 29, 2023
There are quite a few NFL fans who have been surprised with Aubrey’s performances so far. However, for those of us who tracked his story through the USFL, his consistency is nothing new.
USFL Journey
Brandon Aubrey’s story is fascinating, having never played a down of football in college. He was a soccer player for Notre Dame, and then played with a couple of MLS teams.
A few years ago, his wife was watching an NFL game with Brandon, and they witnessed a kicker miss a field goal attempt. His wife then said that Brandon could easily kick in the NFL.
This ended up sparking what has turned into a wild couple of years for Brandon. He began training with Brian Egan, and the journey began. Aubrey landed in the USFL for their inaugural season, where he earned All-USFL honors as the Birmingham Stallions won a Championship.
.@Brandon_Aubrey‘s 42-yard field goal is GOOD and we are up 3-0 🐎 #GiddyUp
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— B2B CHAMPIONSTALLIONS 🏆🏆 (@USFLStallions) July 3, 2022
This past season, he went back to back with the team, serving as one of the top kickers in the league. He finished the year 14-15 on field goal attempts, showcasing his poise and confidence at the position.
What makes this story even more intriguing is the way the Cowboys landed Aubrey. John Fassel, Special Teams Coordinator, took an under-the-radar trip to watch Brandon kick towards the end of the 2023 season, after doing some research on his…