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Joey Slye is an American professional football placekicker currently playing for the Tennessee Titans in the National Football League (NFL) ¹². He is known for his strong leg and has been compared to elite kickers in the league ³.

Early Life and College Career

Joseph David Slye was born on April 10, 1996 ¹⁶. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies ¹⁶. During his time at Virginia Tech, Slye drew inspiration from his late brother, AJ, both on and off the field ⁸.

Professional Career

Slye began his NFL career in 2019, signing with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent ¹. He later played for the Carolina Panthers ⁶. Currently, he is the placekicker for the Tennessee Titans ¹.

Recent Performance and Development

As of the 2026 season, Slye has been actively contributing to the Tennessee Titans' offense. Through 10 contests, he has successfully converted 13 of 14 extra points ². He has also demonstrated his ability to make field goals, including a 22-yard field goal that opened scoring in a game ². In another instance, he made a 53-yard field goal against the Minnesota Vikings ⁴.

Slye has been focusing on enhancing his mental game, working with a sports psychologist during the offseason ³. This dedication to his mental approach, combined with improvements in his technique and body positioning, has led to comparisons with top kickers like Justin Tucker and Harrison Butker, with some experts noting his "elite-level strength" ³.