Buccaneers Add Clemson Kicker B.T. Potter, Waive Punter Aidan Laros

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed kicker B.T. Potter on Monday, June 8, 2026, while waiving punter Aidan Laros, according to the team’s official announcement. The move underscores how early offseason roster work in the NFL often centers on special teams, where points can come in quick, repeatable chunks.

Potter spent five seasons at Clemson from 2018 to 2022, appearing in 59 career games. His statistical resume is built around reliability, with 73-of-97 field goals (75.3%) and a near-perfect extra-point record, converting 234-of-235 PAT attempts (99.6%), for a total of 453 kicking points. In his final two seasons, Potter made 41 field goals and was a perfect 97-of-97 on extra points.

Clemson also credited Potter with multiple program marks. He finished as Clemson’s all-time leader in made field goals (73), made PATs (234), points by a kicker (453), and consecutive PATs made (122). The breadth of those totals reflects both production and durability, with Potter positioned as Clemson’s kicker for multiple seasons.

Beyond accuracy, the Buccaneers are adding a kicker who also left a measurable footprint in kickoff production. Clemson’s player bio lists 449 kickoffs for 28,662 yards and 344 career touchbacks. That matters because a modern NFL kicking game is not only about conversions, but also about controlling return space and limiting game-breaking momentum swings.

Potter’s honors at Clemson included being a two-time second-team All-ACC selection and a Lou Groza Award semifinalist in 2022. The Lou Groza recognition is aimed at top collegiate placekickers, and Clemson’s account of Potter’s resume reflects that he was regarded nationally among the position’s elite.

For Tampa Bay, the practical challenge now is turning a college success story into an NFL roster solution. A kicker’s job starts with accuracy under pressure, but it also depends on timing with the snapper and holder, consistency through the week, and the ability to handle weather and stadium conditions that differ from college venues.

What to watch next is whether Potter’s performance during offseason workouts and training camp earns him the primary kicking role on a Buccaneers roster still sorting out its long-term special-teams plan. If he can translate his PAT precision and overall conversion rates into the NFL environment, the addition gives Tampa Bay a clear baseline of scoring reliability as it builds toward the regular season.