Ben Sauls


Ben Sauls is an American professional football kicker for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Early life and high school

Sauls attended Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, Ohio, where he broke the FG record twice in one game. He first committed to play college football at Boston College before changing his commitment to Iowa State following the firing of Steve Addazio. He then made his final commitment to the Pittsburgh Panthers, where he joined the team on a full scholarship.

College career

In his first two collegiate seasons in 2020 and 2021, Sauls appeared in 15 games where he attempted a total of five extra points, making three of them. In the 2022 Sun Bowl against 2022 [UCLA Bruins football team|UCLA], he converted on all five of his field goal attempts, including a game-winning 47-yarder. In 2022, Sauls made all 47 of his extra point attempts and converted on 20 of 24 field goals. In 2023, Sauls made 11 of 16 total field goals. In week 2 of the 2024 season, he made a notable game-winning 35-yard field goal to beat 2024 [Cincinnati Bearcats football team|Cincinnati]. In week 6, he tied the Pittsburgh record converting on a 58-yard field goal in a win over 2024 [California Golden Bears football team|California]. For his performance during the 2024 season, Sauls earned third-team all-ACC and first-team all-American honors and was named a Lou Groza Award semifinalist. He also accepted an invite to play in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Sauls signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2025. He was waived on August 25.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 23, 2025, the Atlanta Falcons signed Sauls to their practice squad. He was released on November 4.

New York Giants

On November 11, 2025, Sauls signed with the New York Giants' practice squad.
On December 21, 2025, Sauls made his first professional start against the Minnesota Vikings, becoming the first left footed kicker in the league to appear in a regular season game since Sebastian Janikowski in the 2018 season. He was signed to the active roster on December 27.