Drake Maye Backs Harry Kane’s NFL Kicking Ambition

Kane, a longtime Patriots fan, has said he may pursue professional football kicking later in his career. Maye voiced support for the possibility while speaking at Bayern Munich’s campus on Thursday, November 12, before the Patriots’ Sunday game against the Detroit Lions.

Maye said Kane is accustomed to performing under pressure, a key part of kicking in the NFL, and suggested he would be capable of trying it. The quarterback added that he had seen Kane kick and thought he looked good. Patriots tight end Hunter Henry also praised the Bayern star, saying he had great respect for him.

Kane, 33, is captain of England and recently won the Ballon d’Or, soccer’s top individual award. He signed a Bayern contract extension this month that runs through 2029, leaving the timing of any NFL attempt uncertain. Kane has also raised the possibility of combining a future stint in Major League Soccer with kicking in the NFL.

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little has offered a caution about the change in role. He said Kane’s biggest adjustment could be moving from a star striker to a specialist who is called on for kicks. A transition is possible: Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey previously played professional soccer before taking up football kicking. However, Kane remains committed to playing soccer for as long as he can.