Ryan Succop, South Carolina

Sophomore kicker with a strong leg... slated to take over both the punting and placekicking chores from Josh Brown in addition to his duties handling the kickoffs... has missed his only two field goal attempts, both from long range... named the Outstanding Kicker on the squad during the spring.

2005: Handled the kickoff chores as a true freshman and was the backup placekicker and punter... kicked off 59 times for a 62.3 yard average with 29 touchbacks (49 percent)... attempted two field goals, missing from 50 yards against UCF and missing from 46 yards against Georgia.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Hickory (N.C.) High in 2005... played for Coach John Worley... four-time all-conference and two-time all-state performer... three-time conference Special Teams Player of the Year... in 2004, averaged 41 yards per punt, put 98 percent of his kickoffs in the end zone, was 12-14 FG and 42-42 on PATs... in 2003 he was 7-10 on field goals (long of 53 yards) and made all 38 of his PATs... three-time all-state selection in soccer... scored 104 career goals in soccer... rated the 4th-best kicker in the nation and the 16th-best prospect in the state of North Carolina by Rivals.com.

PERSONAL: Ryan B. Succop was born Sept. 19, 1986... pursuing a degree in business.