New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye backs Harry Kane to become NFL kicker
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has backed Harry Kane to become a National Football League kicker - should the Bayern Munich superstar fancy a change of scenery later on in his career.
Kane, 33, has previously expressed an interest in moving into another sport when he hangs up his football boots, saying that a switch to the NFL is something he “intends to look at a bit more seriously”.
Kickers play a smaller role in American football, entering the field only for field goals, kick-offs, safety kicks and extra points - but Maye says Kane’s ability from dead-balls makes him an ideal fit.
Speaking after a practice session at the FC Bayern Campus ahead of Sunday’s NFL game against the Detroit Lions at the Allianz Arena, Maye said of Kane: “I’m a big fan of his.
“He won the Ballon d’Or, didn’t he? I grew up playing FIFA a little bit. My brother always used to use Bayern Munich back in the day. I think it’d be cool to see him try [to become an NFL kicker].
“He’s dealt with pressure, and that’s one of the biggest things about kicking in the National Football League. He does that for a living, so I don’t think he’d have any problem. I’ve seen him kick a few, and he looked pretty good.”
Kane, whose sporting idols include legendary Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, said in September: “When you watch [NFL kickers] on TV, people make it look easy, and you think it is possible, but that is not always the case.
“If I was to do it, it is something I would take seriously. I would take six months to a year to try and practice before.
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“It is in the back of my mind because right now, I am feeling that I want to play as long as I can [at Bayern].”
Kane has registered 10 goals and as many assists in 15 competitive appearances for Bayern in 2026/27. He recently signed a new two-year contract with the club, extending his stay in Munich until June 2029.
