"In the 2023 NFL draft, the 49ers used the 99th overall pick to select Jake Moody out of Michigan. Since 2000, he has been one of 49 kickers to be drafted. Let alone be chosen in the third round. However, Moody had a pedigree coming out of college. He was named an All-American with Michigan in 2021. During that season, Moody went 23-25 on field goals and 56-56 on extra point attempts."
"During his final collegiate season in 2022, Moody led the nation with 35 field goals attempted and 29 field goals made. As a rookie with the 49ers in 2023, Jake Moody played in all 17 games. He was 21-25 on field goals and 60-61 on extra point attempts. Moody carried that momentum into his 2024 campaign. He began the year 13-14 on field goals but suffered a right ankle sprain. After missing three games, Moody made a comeback, but was not himself."
By 2025, NFL kickers are expected to make field goals from 50 yards or closer consistently. The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody after three seasons following accuracy problems and an ankle injury that affected his 2024 performance and carried into 2025. Moody was the 99th overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Michigan, earned All‑American honors in 2021, and led the nation in field goals attempted in 2022. He converted 21 of 25 field goals as a rookie and started 2024 well before a right ankle sprain. After returning, he finished the 2024 stretch with reduced accuracy and was placed on waivers as the team signed veteran Eddy Pineiro.
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