1.) Nick Folk (K) – Dallas Cowboys
I’m a huge fan of Folk, his bionic leg was the deciding factor in two of my leagues last season, which gives proof to the fact that kickers do matter. Last season, Folk nailed 26-of-31 field goal attempts and hit 9-of-12 from 40-plus yards. The 23-year-old University of Arizona alum is a mentally sound athlete, which is a crucial trait for a kicker on a team that scores at the pace the Cowboys do. Also keep in mind that he converted 53-of-53 PATs, which is a testament to his accuracy, consistency and demeanor.

2.) Stephen Gostkowski (K) – New England Patriots
The key to garnishing your roster with the perfect kicker is to draft a guy on a team that either scores a ton or consistently gets stopped in the red zone. Last year, Gostkowski converted 21-of-24 field goal attempts and was 3-of-5 from 40-49 yards. He nailed 74-of-74 PATs and was second amongst National Football League kickers with 137 points. He has sufficiently replaced former Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri admirably and should continue to mature under a system that will continue to utilize his leg on a regular basis.

3.) Adam Vinatieri (K) – Indianapolis Colts
With his 118-point showing in 2007, Vinatieri ran his streak of 100 or more points to 12 consecutive seasons. Last year, he converted 23-of-29 field goal attempts and nailed 49-of-51 PATs. However, in three attempts from 40 or more yards, Vinatieri laid a fat goose egg, which is worrisome since he was 9-of-11 from 40 or more yards during the 2006 campaign. Vinatieri is once again one of the safest bets in the kicking industry; draft him with utmost confidence even though he’s a traitor to the hometown garb.