Chris Naggar
SMU Mustangs
- Semi-finalist: 2020
Arlington, TX
- 5' 11"
- 193 lbs
Class
Senior
Career Stats
- Winner: 2020
- Finalist: 2020
- Semi-finalist: 2020, 2018
Miami, FL
- 5' 10"
- 206 lbs
Class
Senior
Miami Hurricanes
Jose Borregales, a senior from Miami, Florida, transferred to the Hurricanes ahead of the 2020 season and gave them one of the best years in program history. At 18-for-20 on field goals, his 90.0% accuracy rate was tied for the best in the nation among kickers with at least 20 attempts. His 8 field goals from at least 40 yards out were tied for 4th in the country and includes a 57-yard bomb that came as part of a 4-for-4 FG, 17-point performance on the road against Louisville. Combined with his totals at FIU, Borregales was third in the nation among active kickers with 68 career field goals.
- Winner: 1995
- Finalist: 1995
Class
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TCU Horned Frogs
Michael Reeder became the first sophomore to win the Lou Groza Award after a 1995 season that saw him kick 23 field goals, a Texas Christian record, as well as 20 extra points. Reeder further entrenched himself in the long annuals of TCU football by making a school record 13 consecutive field goals. He did not miss a field goal inside of 39 yards, and was often called the Horned Frogs’ security blanket. For his efforts, Reeder was named a consensus All-American. Reflecting on his magical 1995 season, Reeder said, “It means that for at least one year, I was the best college kicker in the country. The countless hours of practice paid off.”
- Finalist: 2023
- Semi-finalist: 2023
- Stars of the Week: 2023 Season, Week 8, 2023 Season, Week 3
Lehi, UT
- 5' 9"
- 220 lbs
Class
Senior
UNLV Rebels
Pizano, a senior from Lehi, Utah, brought award-winning credentials with him from FCS Missouri State and instantly became one of the top kickers at the FBS level, setting virtually every single-season record at UNLV. His 23 field goals are the most ever by a Rebel and included a run of 19 straight to set a new program mark as well. He kicked two game-winners, one as part of a 4-FG game against Vanderbilt and the other his record-setting 6th field goal of the game against Colorado State.