Award History
Rich History of Prestigious Place-Kickers
Created by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission in 1992, the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award stands today as the most prestigious award for collegiate kickers. The Lou Groza Award, presented by the Orange Bowl Committee, is given annually to the nation’s top collegiate place-kicker in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The recipient is determined by a voting panel that includes NCAA Division I football head coaches, sportswriters, sportscasters, conference representatives, professional kickers, and previous award winners.
After serving in World War II, Groza signs with the Cleveland Browns
Lou Groza named as NFL Player of the Year
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission established the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker award
Groza wins the NFL championship game for the Browns by kicking a field goal with 28 seconds left
Groza was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974, and is one of only five Cleveland Browns to have his number, 76, retired
After a long and illustrious life, Groza passed away at the age of 76
Groza Alumni in the NFL
- Semi-finalist: 2016
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Joey Slye
New England Patriots
- Semi-finalist: 2016
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Austin Rehkow
Indianapolis Colts
- Semi-finalist: 2016
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Andy Phillips
Chicago Bears
- Semi-finalist: 2016
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Jake Elliott
Philadelphia Eagles
- Semi-finalist: 2016
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Tyler Davis
Buffalo Bills
- Semi-finalist: 2017
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Quinn Nordin
New England Patriots
- Semi-finalist: 2017
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Greg Joseph
Green Bay Packers
- Semi-finalist: 2017
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Michael Badgley
Detroit Lions
- Semi-finalist: 2018
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Tyler Bass
Buffalo Bills
- Semi-finalist: 2018
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Matthew Wright
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Semi-finalist: 2018
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Chase McLaughlin
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Semi-finalist: 2018
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Cole Hedlund