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2011 "TOP 12" Article
Written by Chris Sailer
Friday, 08 April 2011 09:25
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Chris Sailer Kicking & Rubio Long Snapping Present the......
In 2003, Chris Sailer Kicking established the biggest kicking, punting, and long snapping camp the world had ever seen, The National Kicking Competition. The camp brought in the best of the best from across the nation to compete at one location. The camp established credible recruiting rankings and evaluations for kickers, punters, and long snappers that college coaches across the country would use for years to come. The camp, now known as the National Kicking Event, takes place in Las Vegas each year in January.
Every athlete comes with one major goal in common, making the prestigious “TOP 12”. This is THE exposure list to be on for national exposure. The twelve best underclassmen in the nation are identified for the Kicking/Punting and Long Snapping positions. The best of the best are then invited to the exclusive, invite only, “TOP 12” camp that following summer. College coaches take notice, and scholarships are awarded.
To get an idea for what the “TOP 12” is all about, take a look at some of the very best over the years: David Buehler (USC & Dallas Cowboys), Ryan Succop (South Carolina & Kansas City Chiefs), Thomas Weber (Arizona State & Lou Groza Award Winner), Kai Forbath (UCLA & Lou Groza Award Winner), Dan Bailey (Oklahoma State & Lou Groza Award Winner), Christian Yount (UCLA and Playboy All-American), Justin Drescher (Colorado & New Orleans Saints), and Corey Adams (Kansas State & All-American).
Meet the “TOP 12” Class of 2011
Kickers / Punters High School: Downers Grove South State: IL Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker
Height: 6-3 Weight: 185 GPA: 4.03 SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Purdue 2. Northwestern 3. Illinois 4. Stanford 5. Oregon Hobbies: 1. Playing Football 2. Running Track 3. Weightlifting Anthony Says: “The things that make me the best kicker in the country are my drive to always be the best, my leg strength, and my ability to stay cool under pressure. When my coach sends me in to make the game winning kick, my hard work both on and off the field pays off. I personally feel these attributes are very important for a kicker because everyone can make a field goal or kick the ball off in practice, but it's a rare person who can perfect these skills in a game, I am that person”.
High School: Dwyer State: FL Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker Current National CSK Ranking: #11
Weight: 170 GPA: 4.3 SAT / ACT: 1340 / 21 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Florida 2. Wisconsin 3. Purdue 4. Duke 5. Middle Tennessee State Hobbies: 1. Sports 2. Family & Friends 3. Beach Bobby Says: “I am the best kicker in the country because I push myself to the highest degree possible. I believe that the talent that God has blessed me with is more than enough”.
High School: Episcopal State: FL Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker Current National CSK Ranking: #5
Weight: 175 GPA: 2.7 SAT / ACT: 1660 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. South Florida 2. Florida 3. TCU 4. Washington 5. Clemson Hobbies: 1. Youth Group 2. Beach Volleyball 3. Soccer Brooks Says: “I am the best kicker in the country because I perform best under pressure”. Chris Sailer Says: “Brooks is a talented kicker that shows outstanding consistency. He is a great athlete that performs at his best under pressure. Brooks a D1 prospect without a doubt”.
State: NC Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Punter Current National CSK Ranking: #4
Weight: 215 GPA: 4.11 SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Clemson 2. North Carolina 3. Georgia 4. Miami 5. Florida Hobbies: 1. Sports 2. Building 3. Fishing Cason Says: “I feel like I am the best punter in the country because I have a very strong leg and great hands. I am the starting quarterback for my team and have run the offense both my sophomore and junior seasons. I am a 2-step punter and feel that a shorter and quicker approach equals a longer and higher ball”.
State: FL Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker and Punter Current National CSK Punter Ranking: #1
Weight: 195 GPA: 4.43 SAT / ACT: 1190 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Miami 2. Florida State 3. Purdue 4. Florida 5. Arkansas Hobbies: 1. Fishing 2. Boating 3. Camping Cole Says: “I am the best combo player in the country because of my work ethic and desire to be the best at everything. I do my best, not only kicking and punting, but also in the classroom, in the weight room, and spending time with my family”.
State: MS Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker Current National CSK Ranking: #15
Weight: 185 GPA: 4.0 SAT / ACT: 28 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. LSU 2. Mississippi State 3. Rice 4. Southern Mississippi 5. West Virginia Hobbies: 1. Golfing 2. Fishing 3. Guitar Evan Says: “What makes me the best kicker in the country ismy hard work and dedication, my character, my leg strength and speed, and my work ethic. I do anything and everything to make myself better and I strive to be the best in everything I do. I have confidence in myself and I never give up on anything”. Chris Sailer Says: “Evan is a very good kicker that shows the potential to be the absolute best. He has a huge leg and hits one of the best balls I have seen. Evan is a big time talent that is ready to challenge the best of the best”.
State: CA Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker Current National CSK Ranking: #4
Weight: 165 GPA: 4.40 SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. TCU 2. CAL 3. Florida 4. Duke 5. Washington Hobbies: 1. Fishing 2. Sports 3. Friends & Family Garrett Says: “What makes me the best kicker in the country is my work ethic on and off the field and my commitment to continuously get better each and every day with my technique and strength.” Chris Sailer Says: “Garrett is a special talent. He is a great athlete and gifted kicker. Garrett hits a big time D1A ball. Shows perhaps the best work ethic of anyone out there. Offer Now”!
High School: Fenton State: MI Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker and Punter Current National CSK Punter Ranking: #2
Weight: 200 GPA: 2.8 SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Michigan 2. Miami 3. Florida 4. LSU 5. Alabama Hobbies: 1. Golf 2. Working Out 3. Friends Kenny Says: “I am the best kicker in the country because I am very dedicated no matter what, I am always giving 100%. My goal every day is to improve and make myself better”.
State: TN Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker and Punter Current National CSK Kicker Ranking: #13
Weight: 195 GPA: 4.15 SAT / ACT: 28 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Tennessee 2. Vanderbilt 3. Duke 4. Kentucky 5. Purdue Hobbies: 1. Soccer 2. Coaching Kids 3. Mentoring Kids
Chris Sailer Says: “Landon has the ability to be the best of the best. He is strong, smooth, consistent, and athletic. Does well in every part of the kicking game. He has a great attitude and work ethic. One to watch”. Osborn Umeh
High School: Mayfair State: CA Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Punter
Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 GPA: 2.1 SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Ohio State 2. LSU 3. TCU 4. Wisconsin 5. Oregon Hobbies:1. Friends 2. Video Games 3. Movies Osborn Says: “I feel that I am the best in the nation because I am focused and determined. I give it 100% each day. I am ready to work hard, compete, and contribute at the D1 level”. Chris Sailer Says: “Osborn has as much raw talent as anyone that I have seen at the punting position in years. He has a huge leg and can hit a monster ball. The sky is the limit with hard work. One to watch”!
State: NC Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker Current National CSK Ranking: #6
Weight: 190 GPA: 3.73 SAT / ACT: 1940 / 29 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Duke 2. Purdue 3. USC 4. Virginia 5. Tennessee Hobbies: 1. Golf 2. Music 3. Movies
Chris Sailer Says: “Paul is simply a great kicker. He is strong, athletic, consistent, and shows an excellent work ethic. He wants it as much or more than anyone in his class. He will be a D1A standout. Offer Now”!
State: OH Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Kicker
Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 GPA: 4.96 SAT / ACT: 28 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Pitt 2. Ohio State 3. CAL 4. Florida 5. Stanford Hobbies: 1. Sports 2. Friends 3. Travel Ross Says: “I feel that my mental strength, confidence, and ability to execute with great accuracy and consistency under pressure and intense competition are a few of my best and most unique qualities as a kicker. My concentration and visualization skills help me maintain my central focus on repeatedly executing proper form and mechanics with each kick. My strong work ethic, passion, and competitive drive to be the best kicker in the country provides the necessary energy and motivation”.
State: KY Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-1 Weight: 235 GPA: 3.5 SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. LSU 2. Purdue 3. Boston College 4. Northwestern 5. Western Kentucky Hobbies: 1. Weightlifting 2. Fishing 3. Cooking Chris Says: "My dedication of always trying to improve my long snapping abilities makes me the best Long Snapper in the country."
State: SC Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-3.5 Weight: 255 GPA: 2.85 SAT / ACT: 1360 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Clemson 2. Auburn 3. Alabama 4. Tennessee 5. Maryland Hobbies: 1. Fishing 2. Gofing 3. Boating Cory Says: "My ability to snap well under extreme pressure is what makes me the best Long Snapper in the country. "
State: CA Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-1 Weight: 218
SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Colorado 2. UCLA 3. Northwestern 4. Arizona St 5. LSU Hobbies: 1. Playing football 2. Paddle Boarding 3. Hanging at the beach with friends Grant Says: "I am the most consistent and can handle pressure better than any other person in the country and that makes me the best Long Snapper in the country. "
High School: Service State: AK Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-1 Weight: 235
SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Michigan 2. UNLV 3. WSU 4. Oregon St 5. LSU Hobbies: 1. Downhill Skiing 2. Sea Kayaking 3. River Rafting Jeff Says: "My proven ability to snap fast and accurately and block well in two Play Off/State Championships as well as the Tanoa Bowl Classic (Alaska vs Washington) makes me the best Long Snapper in the country." Chris Rubio Says: "Overbaugh is very fluid and smooth. Starting to look effortless. Very strong. Blocking and speed of the ball will really bump him up the rankings board. Love his confidence. Definitely looked like a man on a mission in Vegas. Once he stops thinking and really lets the ball go he will be amazing."
High School: Brazoswood State: TX Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-0 Weight: 240
SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Oklahoma 2. Missouri 3. Stanford 4. Texas A&M 5. La Tech Hobbies: 1. Activiites with Church youth people 2. Hunting/Fishing 3. Working out on Long Snapping Kyle Says: "My Accuracy, Consistency, Smooth, Tight Spiral, and the best work ethic of anyone in the country makes me the best Long Snapper in the country." Chris Rubio Says: "Ashby is really coming into his own. He has turned himself into a terrific young Long Snapper. Very, very smooth. Love to catch his snaps. Almost fall into your hands. Great spiral and his frame is terrific. One of the most accurate within his class. Once he gets his body really involved and trusts his form, he will be top 5 and move closer to the elusive 5 star rating. Very solid Long Snapper."
High School: Charlotte Catholic State: NC Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-1 Weight: 195
SAT / ACT: 1090 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Notre Dame 2. Duke 3. Wake Forest 4. Va Tech 5. Virginia Hobbies: 1. Target Shooting 2. Basketball 3. Golf Matt Says: "I am the best Long Snapping in the country because I offer the combination of a consistent long snapper with the quickness, speed, and athleticism of a linebacker." Chris Rubio Says: "Cincotta is making the turn to greatness. Ball has always been fast and on target but he had an issue with his spiral. Left hand used to move a tad which caused the spiral to disappear. Well that problem is almost completely gone which is great for him and terrible for the other Long Snappers ahead of him. The more size and muscle he gets, the better he will be. Watch this one!"
High School: Wellington State: FL Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-2 Weight: 222
SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Villanova 2. Tennessee 3. Va Tech 4. La Tech 5. Purdue Hobbies: 1. Building Robotics 2. Traveling 3. Collecting historical swords Patrick Says: "I am the best Long Snapping in the country because I am consist, accurate, focused, and always improving are four words that I feel describe myself best. In the last two years I have consistently snapped over 100 times without a single blocked punt in a game. Under the most pressure situations I stay consistent, accurate and focused. Every day I try to find ways to improve, and every year I find that I Improve in some way, for example my blocking and snapping speed have increased significantly over the past year." Chris Rubio Says: "Patrick is one of the smoothest Long Snappers in the country. Does well under pressure and RARELY misses. The bigger and stronger he gets, the better he will be. Almost looks like he is not even trying when he snaps he is so fluid. Pretty soon he is going to realize how good he and his form are and he is going to just let the ball go and then watch! Great kid and personality. Blocking continues to improve."
High School: Buford State: GA Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-2 Weight: 240
SAT / ACT: 1550 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. LSU 2. Tennessee 3. North Carolina 4. Florida St. 5. South Florida Hobbies: 1. Playing football (preferably Long Snapping) 2. Spending quality time with friends and family 3. Watching movies and eating Reid Says: "The attribute about me that makes me the best Long Snapper in the Country in my work ethic. I am willing to do anything to be the best at what I do. Especially if you give me a challenge, I will go above and beyond to try and reach that goal." Chris Rubio Says: "Reid is ready right now for the next level. Terrific frame, speed and accuracy. Blocks very well. Can't say enough good things about him. Been a true student of Long Snapping for quite some time and it has paid off."
State: IL Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-3 Weight: 235
SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Northwestern 2. Notre Dame 3. Stanford 4. Michigan St. 5. Iowa Hobbies: 1. Working out 2. Golfing 3. Traveling with my family Scott Says: "I am the best Long Snapper in the country because I have a phenomenal work ethic. I'm teachable and I never feel I have learned enough. I always strive to become better and I prepare myself so that I can only get better." Chris Rubio Says: "Daly is a machine. Went from average with potential to the most dominant Long Snapper in his class in one year. Works like a horse and built like one too. Kid is beyond smooth and fast. He is a no brainer scholarship Long Snapper. Continues to dominate. Ball explodes out of his hands. Beyond fast. Almost shocking. Very, very smooth Long Snapper. Body is excellent. Very athletic."
High School: Marquette Academy State: IL Graduating Class: 2013 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-1 Weight: 215
SAT / ACT: Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Michigan 2. Western Michigan 3. Nebraska 4. Illinois 5. Oregon Hobbies: 1. Working out and becoming better 2. Hanging with friends 3. Playing sports Scott Says: "I am the best Long Snapper in the country because I dont let anyone out work me." Chris Rubio Says: "Sypniewski is growing with his body and snapping. This Long Snapper is just flat out great.....ALREADY! Very, very smooth and accurate. Needs a tad more pop to really pick up his speed (which is already excellent for his age). Great snapper and person. "
High School: Calhoun State: GA Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-0 Weight: 190
SAT / ACT: 1030 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. LSU 2. Tennesee 3. Georgia 4. UAB 5. Alabama Hobbies: 1. Hunting 2. Fishing 3. Hiking Trent Says: "I believe I am one of the best long snapper in the nation because I have been the starting long snapper on my varsity high school team for the three years I have been in high school. I also started at outside linebacker this past year and have also played receiver and running back during my high school career. During the time I have been in high school we have went to the Georgia state championship three years in a row and have an overall record of 40-4. I have also started the past two years at center field on our baseball team which won the state championship in 2010. I have also been practicing on my long snapping and competing in camps since I was in the 6th grade. I think that my overall athleticism, experience, and work ethic separates me from the other long snappers and makes me one of the best in the nation." Chris Rubio Says: "Frix is going to be great. He already is beyond good. VERY athletic and strong. Hands are like rockets. Body is solid and getting better by the day. Form needs a couple quick tweeks but looks as though he is definitely headed in the right direction. Blocks well and runs even better. Watch this one."
High School: Hoover State: AL Graduating Class: 2012 Position: Long Snapper
Height: 6-0 Weight: 202
SAT / ACT: 23 Top 5 Colleges Choices: 1. Alabama 2. Ole Miss 3. Mississippi St 4. Wake Forest 5. Florida St Hobbies: 1. Fishing 2. Golfing 3. Hanging out with friends William Says: "I believe I am one of the best long snapper in the nation because I have experience blocking in games and I came through for my team in many clutch situations throughout the last season." Chris Rubio Says: "Eads has really grown into his body. Oozing confidence, which I love, and is snapping is benefiting. Body is getting bigger and stronger and his snaps are quick. Blocking is coming along. His form is absolutely fantastic. When he gets all the way back and lets it go, he is amazing. The bigger he gets, the better he is going to be simply because his form is so darn solid."
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