The Submit’s Ryan Dunleavy provides his prime 5 kickers, punters and returners on this 12 months’s NFL draft, primarily based on evaluations and conversations with folks across the league:
Kickers
1. Andres Borregales, Miami, 5-11, 199
Venezuelan-born youthful brother of former NFL kicker Jose Borregales. Transformed 86 p.c of his profession area targets, together with 18 of 19 final season and 75 p.c from 50-plus yards. Mechanics look the identical each time. Unfazed by strain.
2. Ryan Fitzgerald, Florida State, 5-11, 193
Excellent 13-for-13 season in 2024 included 5-for-5 from 50-plus yards, topped by a 59-yarder. Would possibly should be paired with punter who handles kickoffs. Joined Caden Davis as Senior Bowl’s kickers. Overcame early profession struggles to guide ACC in factors in 2023.
3. Tyler Loop, Arizona, 5-11, 191
Transformed 83.8 p.c of his profession area targets, together with a program-record 62-yarder final season. Was inconsistent as a senior, with 5 missed area targets and solely two profession missed PATs (126-for-128). Leg power to drive touchbacks at will.
