Evan McPherson and his wife Gracie Groat started dating in 2014, long before he started kicking in the NFL.
The Bengals picked up Cade York as their newest player after starting kicker Evan McPherson was placed on the injured/reserved list.
Highlights
- Evan McPherson will miss four games due to a groin injury he suffered during the match against the Pittsburgh Steelers in week 13.
- McPherson married his high school sweetheart, Gracie Groat, on July 9, 2022.
- Placekicker Evan and Gracie were blessed with their daughter Merritt on March 15, 2024, the same day linebacker Logan welcomed his daughter Kambry James Wilson.
In Week 13, McPherson sustained a groin injury during the rival game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in which the Bengals lost 44-38 at Paycor Stadium.
NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo noted that no surgery was required, but it would keep McPherson out for multiple weeks.
McPherson didn’t suffer an apparent injury on any single play, which suggests this may have been a lingering issue for weeks.
Follwing the injury, he will miss at least four games and return in Week 18.
Evan hasn’t had his best season for the Bengals, converting 37-of-38 extra-point attempts and 16-of-22 field goal attempts in 12 games.
He’s converted 81.7 percent of his field goals and 95.9 percent of his extra points for his career.
Evan McPherson’s Wife, Gracie McPherson, Majored In Biomedical Science
Football placekicker Evan McPherson met Gracie McPherson in high school and started dating in 2014.
After dating for seven years, McPherson decided to take their relationship to the next level by proposing to her in July 2021.
The couple shared their happiness with fans by posting engagement photos on Instagram. Later, they tied the knot on July 9, 2022 at Fort Payne, Alabama.
Evan sent a beautiful note to his spouse on their first anniversary. He wrote,
“One whole year getting to be your Husband! You continue to amaze me, inspire me, and love me more and more each day. This has been the best and most fun year yet! Can’t wait to top it this next year!”
Evan McPherson
On May 9, 2023, Evan took to his official Instagram handle and wished her wife a happy birthday with a caption,
Happiest of Birthdays to the most wonderful wife!! The boys and I are so thankful for you everyday and are so lucky that you are in our life!! You are the strongest person I know and push me to be better and to challenge myself… especially with the half marathon🫠
Evan McPherson
I Love You G!
In addition, Gracie also wished Evan a happy birthday through her Instagram handle on July 22, 2024. She captioned,
Happy Birthday to my better half! You make our world go round & I couldn’t imagine this life without you by my side! I love you most, Ev!
Gracie Groat
According to Gracie’s official LinkedIn profile, she studied at Auburn University in 2019, graduating in 2023.
She chose to major in biomedical sciences, focusing on pre-dental studies and showing an interest in the medical field.
As per the sources, Gracie was also an athlete and alumnus of the same school McPherson attended, where he completed his years of playing football.
Gracie was also a top-five contender for Miss Auburn, which explains why Evan fell for her in the first place.
Placekicker Evan McPherson And Gracie Groat Shares One Daughter
Gracie announced on social media in 2023 that she and her husband are expecting a baby girl. Gracie wrote,
“We are overjoyed with love that the Lord chose us to be her parents! “Baby girl is so loved, prayed over & the biggest miracle. All the Glory to God!”
Gracie Groat
McPherson also took to his Instagram handle to announce the news of Gracie’s pregnancy. He wrote,
Baby GIRL will be making her appearance this spring!!🌷🌷🌷
Evan McPherson
We are overjoyed with love that the Lord chose us to be her parents!🥹 Baby girl is so loved, prayed over & the biggest miracle. All the Glory to God!
Gracie and McPherson said the baby’s expected due date is March. They welcomed their baby daughter, Merritt Hayes McPherson, on March 15, 2024.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ linebacker Logan Wilson welcomed his daughter Kambry James Wilson on the same day.
Their wives were both at the same hospital delivering two baby girls on Friday, March 15.
The NFL posted pictures on Instagram showing both McPherson and Wilson sporting “girl dad” shirts.
There is also a photo of Wilson and his wife Morgan, with McPherson and his wife Gracie holding their new daughters and “birthday twins.”
Additional Information
- Evan’s older brother Logan was also an all-state kicker for Fort Payne High School and went on to play punter for Louisiana Tech University. Meanwhile, his younger brother Alex made All-State as a kicker with Fort Payne in 2019 and as a punter in 2020.
- McPherson went on to play college football for the Florida Gators from 2018 to 2020 before choosing to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
- He has an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million as of 2024.
