Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Chase Mclaughlin was born April 9, 1996, in Cypress, Texas. He is a kicker in the NFL.

McLaughlin played college football at Illinois. During his time with the Fighting Illini, McLaughlin went 79 for 79 on extra-point attempts, and his senior year was 4 for 6 on field goals beyond 50 yards.[1] Originally a walk-on, McLaughlin ended his college career as the 2019 Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year award winner and a First-Team All-Big Ten selection. During a 2018 game against USF, McLaughlin became the first Illinois kicker to score field goals of 50 plus yards in three consecutive games. McLaughlin later achieved a school-record five 50-plus yard field goals

McLaughlin went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft and signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 31, 2019. On December 14, 2020, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets. On January 2, 2021, McLaughlin was promoted to full-time starter after the Jets’ decision to cut Sam Ficken.

McLaughlin signed a 3-year deal with the Buccaneers starting in 2024.