Just three years ago, former Michigan kicker Jake Moody had turned himself into a valuable enough asset to become a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The San Francisco 49ers called his name after he knocked in three crucial field goals and two extra points to secure the Michigan Wolverines' National Championship. Since then, it hasn't been all smooth sailing, and now, Moody might be browsing job boards for the near future.
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the 49ers announced that they had waived Moody after an abysmal Week 1 performance to kick off his third year in the league.
Despite San Francisco defeating the Seattle Seahawks 17-14, Moody went 1-for-3 on field goals, missing two attempts within 40 yards or less.
49ers waive K Jake Moody. (via @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/0IsYCf7gSY
— NFL (@NFL) September 9, 2025
Moody's stats have dropped every year since leaving the Wolverines for the league. During his rookie season, he nailed 84 percent of his field goal attempts (making 21 of 25 attempts) and missed just one extra point.
Then, in year two, Moody went 24-of-34, making just 70.6 percent of his field goal attempts, but he still missed just one extra point.
Starting the year on a 33.3 percent performance was a far cry from what San Francisco deemed as acceptable, and now, Moody is looking for a new home, whether that's on another NFL team or elsewhere.
Moody played five years for the Wolverines, making 82.1 percent of his field goal attempts throughout his collegiate career. He earned 355 total points, including 69 field goals and 148 extra points (which he kicked at 100 percent for Michigan).
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Most NFL teams carry just one kicker on their 53-man rosters, using the rest of the roster capacity for back-ups in other positions (quarterbacks, running backs, etc.). However, many retain additional kickers and punters on their practice squads, any of whom Moody could look to join.