2010 Kicker Reports
Height: 5-7.5
Weight: 178
40: 5
Year: 5Sr
Brett Swenson
School: Michigan State
Position: PK
Bio: Four-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors since his freshman season. Connected on 86.4% of his field goals, with a long of 52 yards. Had one kick blocked last season. Hit on two of four attempts from longer than 50 yards. Averaged 61.9 yards on 66 kickoffs. Junior totals included converting 78.6% of his field goals with a long of 50 yards.
Positive: Accurate field-goal kicker who consistently puts the ball through the uprights. Quickly gets lift on kicks, puts air under the ball, and very accurate. Shows the ability place his kickoffs in the opposing in zone.
Negative: Possesses a solid leg, but by no means has the ability to dominantly drive field goals or kickoffs. Average size and will struggle to make the tackle if necessary.
Analysis: Swenson's been a very consistent kicker throughout his college career and offers enough potential to make a roster at the next level. Possesses limited size, average leg strength, and is by no means a guarantee.
Height: 6-1
Weight: 209
40: 5
Year: 5Sr
Leigh Tiffin
School: Alabama
Position: PK
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference and All-American honors as a senior. Connected on 87.9% of his field goals last year, with a long of 50 yards. Also averaged 63.9 yards on 87 kickoffs. Connected on a career long 54 yard field goal as a junior.
Positive: Big-legged place kicker who significantly improve last year. Gets lift on field goals, has the ability to drive the ball and is very accurate. Displays the ability to hit the field goal during the game
Negative: Was shaky with his field goals prior to his senior season.
Analysis: Tiffin watched his game take off last season, after two years of inconsistent kicking. He moves towards April as the draft's top field-goal kicker and a solid late round choice.
Updated 4/28
| Rank | Rnd | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st | Marcell Dareus Alabama | DT |
| 2 | 1st | Patrick Peterson LSU | CB |
| 3 | 1st | A.J. Green Georgia | WR |
| 4 | 1st | Von Miller Texas A&M | OLB |
| 5 | 1st | Nick Fairley Auburn | DT |
| 6 | 1st | Julio Jones Alabama | WR |
| 7 | 1st | Robert Quinn North Carolina | DE |
| 8 | 1st | Prince Amukamara Nebraska | CB |
| 9 | 1st | Blaine Gabbert Missouri | QB |
| 10 | 1st | Cameron Jordan California | DE |
| 11 | 1st | Da'Quan Bowers Clemson | DE |
| 12 | 1st | Aldon Smith Missouri | DE |
| 13 | 1st | Cam Newton Auburn | QB |
| 14 | 1st | Tyron Smith USC | T |
| 15 | 1st | J.J. Watt Wisconsin | DE |
| 16 | 1st | Ryan Kerrigan Purdue | DE |
| 17 | 1st | Anthony Castonzo Boston College | T |
| 18 | 1st | Mark Ingram Alabama | RB |
| 19 | 1st | Cameron Heyward Ohio State | DE |
| 20 | 1st | Michael Pouncey Florida | G |
| 21 | 1st | Muhammad Wilkerson Temple | DT |
| 22 | 1-2 | Phil Taylor Baylor | DT |
| 23 | 1st | Gabe Carimi Wisconsin | T |
| 24 | 1st | Akeem Ayers UCLA | OLB |
| 25 | 1st | Nate Solder Colorado | T |
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