Top Special Teams Prospects in Arkansas
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The special team units are always overlooked and never discussed, here we are going to change that. After evaluating game film of kickers, punters and long snappers, here are five prospects I expect to make an impact in 2024. Garrett…
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Continue ReadingThe special team units are always overlooked and never discussed, here we are going to change that. After evaluating game film of kickers, punters and long snappers, here are five prospects I expect to make an impact in 2024.
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Benton’s Garrett Honeycutt Garrett Honeycutt 5’11” | 155 lbs | K Benton | 2025 State AR is a 4.5-star prospect in the nation per Kohls kicking. Good fundamentals, smooth stroke with consistency. Able to reach the endzone on kickoff as well for multiple touchbacks. I expect Honeycutt to be kicking at the next level.
Career: 4 FGs off 6 attempts (67%) 44 Long. PAT: 43/46 (93%)
Note – 4.1 GPA & 35 ACT
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Fayetteville’s Nathan Kachel Nathan Kachel 6’0″ | 190 lbs | K Fayetteville | 2025 State AR is rated as a 4.5-star prospect in the nation per Kohls kicking. Kachel is one of the top kickers in the nation, displaying accuracy, consistency and clutch ability. Excellent leg strength with command, body control and power. With his ability to hit 50+ yarders, don’t be shocked to see him play at a high-quality program.
’23 Stats: FGs – 9/10 (90%) 33 Long. PATs – 71/73 (97%) – 50+ Touchbacks
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Bryant’s J.D. Olson J.D. Olson 5’10” | 185 lbs | K Bryant | 2027 State AR has consistently extended his range each season with accuracy. Able to hit from 45+ with consistency and good lower body strength with a smooth stroke. Dominates on kickoff as well. Excited to see his progression and continued ability to stay clutch for his team.
’23 Stats: 93% on PATs (7-7 in one game) 1 Touchback, 1 onside kick recovery and 3 kicks inside the 10.
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Batesville kicker Jackson Elam Jackson Elam 5’9″ | 160 lbs | K Batesville | 2026 State AR showcases a strong leg with body control to consistently hit from 40+ yards. Good fundamentals with accuracy while showcasing his punting skills, launching attempts averaging around 60+ yards with hang times of 3.9 to 4 seconds. Exceptional all-around kicker/punter, excited to see him progress and receive an offer in 2024.
’23 Stats: FG’s 12-of-15 (80%) with a long of 46. Averaged 52 yards per kickoff. 59 career long.
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White Hall’s quarterback/punter Wyatt Golden will be known for his quarterback play by his senior season but he’s very dominant in the kicking game as well. Golden averaged 42.7 yards per punt that included a long 58 yards. Showcases a strong lower body, smooth swing and body control. Punts with accuracy and power, forcing teams to go the length of the field. Excited to see his development in both positions as I can seem him playing at the next level at either position.