49ers Kicker Jake Moody Changes Approach Ahead 2025 Season

Jake Moody, the San Francisco 49ers' kicker, struggled significantly during the 2024 NFL season after returning from a high-ankle sprain that affected his performance, leading to a 70.6% field goal success rate and missed kicks that contributed to criticism and the team's overall challenges. In response, Moody has revamped his kicking technique this offseason, shifting from a three-step approach to a two-step method to improve consistency and reduce errors, a change he has been working on with his longtime coach Brandon Kornblue. Despite the struggles, Moody remains focused on a 'one-kick mentality' and is determined to regain his earlier form, which included a strong rookie season and a promising start to 2024 before injury. The 49ers have added veteran Greg Joseph to compete for the kicking job, but Moody and the team's new special teams coordinator, Brant Boyer, are optimistic about his rebound potential. Moody acknowledges the difficulty of changing a deeply ingrained technique but reports that the adjustment has been going well, aiming for improved accuracy over raw power. Overall, Moody is committed to overcoming his 2024 difficulties and solidifying his role with the 49ers in the upcoming season.