🔥 Trending Chris Boswell: Steelers Kicker and His NFL Career

Chris Boswell is an American professional football placekicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) ¹⁵. He has been with the Steelers for his entire 11-year NFL career ⁴.

Early Life and College Career

Born Christopher Lynn Boswell on March 16, 1991, Boswell played college football for the Rice Owls ¹. After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, he was initially signed by the Houston Texans as a free agent ¹.

NFL Career with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Boswell joined the Pittsburgh Steelers and has since established himself as a key player for the team.

Career Highlights and Achievements

• Pro Bowl Selections: He earned Pro Bowl selections in 2017 and 2024 ⁴.
• All-Pro Honors: In 2024, Boswell was named First Team All-Pro by several prestigious organizations, including the Associated Press, Sporting News, Pro Football Writers, NFLPA, and Pro Football Focus ⁴.
• Games Played: As of 2026, he has played in 167 regular-season games over his career ³⁴.
• Recent Performance: In the 2025 season, Boswell achieved a 92.5 PFF field-goal grade, ranking him 5th among 36 qualified kickers. He successfully converted 27 out of 32 field-goal attempts, resulting in an 84.4% conversion rate for the season ⁸.

Notable Moments

Boswell is known for his ability to convert long-range field goals, such as a 50-yard field goal against the Cleveland Browns, which gave his team a 6-0 lead ².