#1
Seth
Marler
5’ 11”
178 lbs
Tulane – Senior
Marler performed kicking and
punting duties while at Tulane, but will be a kicker prospect for the NFL. A very accurate kicker who shows a pretty
strong leg, Marler has not had to endure weather conditions very often as
Tulane plays in the Superdome.
Likely to be drafted: Fourth
Round
#2
Damon Duval
6’ 1”
187 lbs
Auburn - Senior
Possessing a very strong
leg, Duval handles kickoffs, punts, and field goals for Auburn. While being a clutch kicker from the 40-49
yard range, he has accuracy issues on shorter distances. May be looked at as a punter and kickoff
specialist in the NFL.
Likely to be drafted: Fifth
Round
#3
Alex
Walls
6’ 0”
190 lbs
Tennessee – Senior
Walls has gotten better each
season he kicks and shows a very good leg on field goals. Showing good mechanics and technique, Walls
needs to improve his consistency and bring his big leg over into his kickoffs,
which he has yet to do.
Likely to be drafted: Sixth
Round
#4
Asen
Asparuhov
6’ 5”
215 lbs
Fresno State – Senior
A former soccer player from
Bulgaria, Asparuhiov never attempted a field goal until the 2000 season. A raw prospect with a good leg, Asparuhiov
was an integral part of Fresno State's improbable run in 2001.
Likely to be drafted: Sixth
Round
#5
Todd
Sievers
6’ 3”
214 lbs
Miami – Senior
Sievers has developed into a
very consistent place kicker, after having started his career as a kickoff
specialist. Has 50-yard range on his
field goals and is very reliable. An
overshadowed prospect given his team, but well worth a look.
Likely to be drafted:
Seventh Round
#6
Josh
Brown
6’ 1”
190 lbs
Nebraska – Senior
A streaky kicker, Brown has
perhaps the strongest leg of any kicker coming out. With power enough to hit 50-plus yard field goals, Brown just
needs to become more consistent.
Likely to be drafted:
Seventh Round
Undrafted Free Agents
John
Anderson
6’ 3”
195 lbs
Washington - Senior
Anderson has shown a huge
leg during his career and is easily capable of hitting 50-plus yard field
goals. Has the leg needed to kickoff in
the NFL. Needs to work on his
consistency.
Peter
Christofilakos
5’ 9”
170 lbs
Illinois – Junior
Doesn’t have a real good
shot at being drafted but had already graduated from college, so he took a
chance coming out early. Christofilakos
doesn’t have a huge leg, but is solid closer in.
Curtis
Head
5’ 11”
170 lbs
Marshall – Senior
Head has a very strong leg
and can kick the 50-plus yard field goal. Handles kickoffs, field goals, and punts for the Thundering Herd.
Has some accuracy issues and missed a couple
extra point attempts this year.
Dan
Nystrom
5’ 11”
200 lbs
Minnesota – Senior
Nystrom is a very accurate
kicker, and as such holds just about every kicking record for the Gophers. Does not have a huge leg and may have
trouble handling kickoffs in the NFL. Could sneak into the late frames of the draft with good showings in the
all-star games and at the combine.
Jonathan
Ruffin
5’ 10”
180 lbs
Cincinnati – Senior
A very accurate kicker,
Ruffin does not show a lot of leg strength. Good mechanics, a quick approach, and consistency from 40 yards in, his
lack of power could keep him from kicking off in the NFL.
More Player Links:
Seth Marler
Damon Duval
Alex
Walls
Asen Asparuhov
Todd Sievers
John Anderson
Peter Christofilakos
Curtis Head
Dan Nystrom
Jonathan Ruffin