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Positives:
A transfer from Nebraska-Omaha, who cancelled their football program in 2011, Zuerlein is arguably one of the best kickers to come out of the college ranks in years. With the strength to consistently nail 50+ yard field goals and the accuracy that NFL teams can rely on, Zuerlein brings everything together in a draftable kicker package. Throughout his senior year at Missouri Western, Zuerlein made 24 of 25 field goal attempts, including nine of nine from 50+ yards (an NCAA record regardless of division). He set a school record when he made five kicks in one game and tied a school record when he converted on a 57-yard kick. Zuerlein has tremendous form and doesn’t push the ball on his kicks. His leg can consistently send kickoffs through the endzone as well.
Negatives:
Coming from a Division II team, Zuerlein never had to perform in front of huge, NFL-sized crowds. Although he has the leg and accuracy to be a top-tier NFL kicker, he’s going to have to prove that he can adapt to the extra pressure and eyes that comes with being at the top level of football. Other than that, Zuerlein is a phenomenal kicker at the next level.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCI62qHzya0[/youtube]
A transfer from Nebraska-Omaha, who cancelled their football program in 2011, Zuerlein is arguably one of the best kickers to come out of the college ranks in years. With the strength to consistently nail 50+ yard field goals and the accuracy that NFL teams can rely on, Zuerlein brings everything together in a draftable kicker package. Throughout his senior year at Missouri Western, Zuerlein made 24 of 25 field goal attempts, including nine of nine from 50+ yards (an NCAA record regardless of division). He set a school record when he made five kicks in one game and tied a school record when he converted on a 57-yard kick. Zuerlein has tremendous form and doesn’t push the ball on his kicks. His leg can consistently send kickoffs through the endzone as well.
Negatives:
Coming from a Division II team, Zuerlein never had to perform in front of huge, NFL-sized crowds. Although he has the leg and accuracy to be a top-tier NFL kicker, he’s going to have to prove that he can adapt to the extra pressure and eyes that comes with being at the top level of football. Other than that, Zuerlein is a phenomenal kicker at the next level.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCI62qHzya0[/youtube]