The San Francisco 49ers didn’t exactly have the most exciting draft class during 2023 as they didn’t possess a pick until the third round. When they did finally get on the board however they made a splash by taking Michigan kicker Jake Moody with their second of two picks in the third round.
Moody has been up and down this season, ranking 24th in field goal percentage. In the playoffs Moody has been perfect on extra points but quite inconsistent in field goals themselves hitting three out of five so far during their postseason run.
Any coach should be nervous at the idea of the biggest game of the year being on the line and in the hands of a bit of an inconsistent rookie. Kyle Shanahan clearly has faith in his abilities and it would be unsurprising if they strayed away from Moody in key moments. It must be a whirlwind to think the game on the biggest stage may come down to the right leg of a third-round kicker.
