Top 2021 Performers: Kickers

David Gardner

October 19, 2021 @ 10:06 AM

This season in Nebraska, special teams have been a hot topic amongst football fans. We are covering the top kickers in the state as they could be the difference for their respective teams as the playoffs are near. Noah Boyd | Skutt Catholic | 5’10" 165 LBS | Class of 2023 FG: 7/8, 87.5% | PAT: 12/14, 85.7% | KO Avg: 55.8 YDS | Punt Avg: 34.5 YDS Noah has a strong, dependable leg. His longest field goal on the year is 47 yards and has proven to be an asset for Skutt this year. During one of their biggest games of the year, he kicked 4 Field Goals, including the game-winner in OT versus Waverly. Noah’s time in soccer has really helped pay dividends on the football field. https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/noah-boyd/r322PAXCEeyAz5TgcHt2rg/videos.htm?videoid=8fae3e04-e82e-4224-91c7-3a939c04ded5 Alex Langenfeld | Archbishop Bergan Catholic | 6’2" 170 LBS | Class of 2024 FG: 2/3, 66.7% | PAT: 52/55, 94.5% | KO Avg: 43.6 YDS Alex has a ton of potential. He has played the center-back position in soccer mostly and did not hit the football field until his freshman year. Since then he has only set a school record with the longest field goal (44 YD) and most consecutive PATs. Still learning his way through the kicking game, he has hit from a long of 31 YDS this year and is kicking off down inside the 10-yard line on a regular basis. Kellen Gorr | Lincoln East | 5’10" 170 LBS | Class of 2022 FG: 4/5, 80% | PAT: 44/46, 95.7% | KO Avg: 55 YDS Kellen has had plenty of opportunities to score this year with Lincoln East’s offensive success and has capitalized on it. He has missed a total of 3 kicks combined this year, with his longest field goal made is 27 yards. He does a great job keep the opposing team’s return game in check, allowing minimal chances to return kickoffs. He hasn’t had much of a chance to show that leg strength on field goals but with the postseason almost here, it could come into play. https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kellen-gorr/dDh9Ob5X30-Cj2G_ZMUqew/videos.htm | Bellevue West | 6’3" 210 LBS | Class of 2022 FG: 2/2, 100% | PAT: 40/42, 95.2% | KO Avg: 49.6 YDS | Punt Avg: 33 YDS Hunter is a big, physically gifted kicker. He does not get to show his leg often due to Bellevue West’s explosiveness on offense but he has been perfect when given the opportunity. Hunter is the #54 ranked punter in the nation, according to Kohl’s Professional Camps, averaging over 45 YDS a punt during his time there. His punting average this year is a little lower but during the game against top-ranked Millard South, he was averaging over 34 yards a punt into a 17 MPH wind. He has received interest from South Dakota St and Augustana in 2021. http://www.hudl.com/v/2FzJDr | Waverly | 6’2" 155 LBS | Class of 2023 FG: 6/9, 66.7% | PAT: 24/25, 96% | KO Avg: 48.6 YDS Devin has proven to be an asset for Waverly in 2021. The Waverly team is a tough team that has played multiple teams close and Devin has played a major part in keeping them in games. He has a strong leg with his longest field goal of the year traveling 41 yards. He puts pressure on the opposing team’s return game with kickoffs near or in the end zone consistently. Devin has received interest from Sioux Falls recently. http://www.hudl.com/v/2G2u0G