Tanner Brown competes for Saints kicking job in training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
New Orleans Saints kicker Tanner Brown is entering a competition with Charlie Smyth for the placekicker position as training camp begins. Brown, who wore No. 46 and previously played for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, is recognized for his long-range accuracy. After being undrafted in 2023, he had a successful stint in the United Football League, contributing to the 2026 championship with a high conversion rate on field goals. The Saints are hoping this competition will provide stability for a position that has been inconsistent in recent seasons.
- •Tanner Brown challenges Charlie Smyth for the kicking job.
- •Brown previously played for Oklahoma State and went undrafted in 2023.
- •He had a successful 2026 UFL season, converting 29 of 32 field goals.
- •The Saints kick off their regular season against the Detroit Lions on September 13.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Tanner Brown is the Saints Player of Day 46
"The long-range accuracy of Tanner Brown's leg should allow him to push Charlie Smyth in the New Orleans Saints kicking competition.
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