Ohio State’s 2025 season came to an abrupt end due to its special teams woes. The Buckeye placekicker Jayden Fielding, who has put up impressive numbers overall, failed to deliver in clutch moments yet again. Now, looking for a chance in the pros, Fielding used OSU’s Pro Day to impress NFL teams in attendance.
During his outing, Fielding reportedly did what he couldn’t in the Big Ten Championship game and the playoff loss to Miami. He made field goals from 55-yard and 60-yard ranges. That is longer than any FG he made at OSU over his three seasons. In fact, his career high is 49 yards, and he achieved that last season.
The Pro Day performance, unfortunately, gives us a chance to revisit his misses two months ago. Late in the fourth quarter against Indiana, Fielding missed a 27-yard field goal. With OSU trailing 13–10, the short kick would have tied the game. But he missed, and as a result, Indiana held on to win 13–10, handing the No. 1-ranked OSU their first loss of the season.
Following that, in the CFP Quarterfinal against Miami, he missed a 49-yard field goal. With that, OSU lost 24–14 to Miami in the Cotton Bowl, sparking public criticism of the Buckeyes’ kicking consistency. But that’s not all: in 2024, his two missed field goals against Michigan cost OSU the game. Now, while he wants to continue his football career and make sure he is drafted, Fielding is showing off his potential to scouts.
50-yard field goal for Jayden Fielding at Ohio State’s pro day. pic.twitter.com/QNRT8QFFit
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) March 25, 2026
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