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GUEST EXPERT ARTICLE
As the recruiting process picks up during your senior year, shoot for the stars but
make sure your college goals are realistic. For kickers, punters and long-snappers,
numbers can tell a lot about what level a prospect can ultimately compete at. The
following statistical ranges provide a general guideline for high school seniors looking to
play at the college level. They reflect what college coaches at the NCAA Division I-A,
I-AA, II and III levels typically look for when recruiting a specialist and are based on my
experience helping place over a hundred college prospects in the last five years.
It should be noted that these numbers are under game conditions (with a live rush)
in good weather and no wind. Kickoffs are from a two inch kickoff tee and field goals
are from a one inch block (both are recommended for HS seniors during their senior
year). Relatively new footballs should be used as older, well broken in footballs will
significantly inflate a prospects numbers. Punts are measured from the line of scrimmage
with the punter lining up at thirteen yards. Consistently performing within these ranges
and not just on occasion is a must. Accuracy on kickoffs and punts is also essential as
most college programs employ directional kicking. Long snaps are from thirteen yards
and must be accurate, catchable balls for the punter.
FIELD GOALS
KICKOFFS
PUNTS
LONG SNAPS
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