Cowboys Kicker Aubrey's Career Path Was Far From Straight

Brandon Aubrey, 31, currently serves as the kicker for the Dallas Cowboys. He has made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons with the team. His route to the league involved two distinct careers before he ever snapped a football. He first played professional soccer and later worked as a software engineer. He did not start his professional life on a gridiron.

Aubrey began his athletic career in Major League Soccer. He moved down to the United Soccer League before leaving the sport entirely. He told OutKick in a recent interview that he was not ready to retire from soccer. However, he felt he did not perform well enough to stay on a roster. He was cut multiple times. He noted that the second tier of soccer did not offer much money. He slipped from MLS into USL as his opportunities dwindled.

He then evaluated his options. Aubrey said he took a long look at his situation. He realized he could make three times his soccer income as a software engineer. That was his degree. He had just married his wife, Jenn. He did not want to set his family back financially. He accepted a job in software engineering. He admitted the work was not very fun for him.

Jenn had a stable job. She pushed Aubrey to pursue a career as an NFL kicker. He said he had her support and a lot of hard work to commit to. They shifted his focus toward kicking. He got a job in the USFL. He was eventually noticed at the NFL level. He secured a position with the Cowboys. He is now in his fourth season with Dallas.

His performance records show consistency. He has made 127 of his 146 field goal attempts. His longest kick is 65 yards. He has converted 146 of 151 extra points. One field goal in particular stands out from the rest. It occurred in Week 2 of the 2025 season against the New York Giants.

The Giants led 37-34 with 25 seconds left. It looked like the Cowboys would start the year 0-2. Aubrey said the Giants scored a long touchdown to Wan'Dale Robinson. Robinson performed a night-night celebration. The Cowboys had 12 seconds to gain 10 yards. They did so and found themselves in field goal position. Aubrey described the 64-yard attempt as less than a coin flip based on historical statistics. He made the kick to force overtime.

He said hitting that one through the uprights was awesome. His day was not over. He made a 46-yard field goal as the clock expired in overtime. The Cowboys won 40-37. That win ended their season-opening struggles.

Aubrey also addressed his physical appearance. He said he did not take good care of his smile as an adult. He credited Invisalign for helping restore his confidence. He spoke on behalf of the brand. He said he put effort into his smile as a young kid. He believed his parents helped put that time and effort in. He felt his smile was in a good spot initially. Shifts happened. He said he did not take enough care of it as a college athlete and a young adult. His smile shifted. He views Invisalign clear liners as a fit for him. He tries to invest in his smile, overall health, and confidence. He concluded by saying, "You look good, you feel good, you play good."

Aubrey is scheduled to play in the 2026 NFL season. He will continue to serve as the primary kicker for the Dallas Cowboys. His contract details were not specified in the recent interview. He remains a Pro Bowl selection for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons.