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Results of the 2006 NKS Free Agent Tryout
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April 11, 2006
To: Special Teams Coaches, Personnel Directors
RE: Free Agent Tryout Camp for placekickers, punters, and long snappers--results
On Sunday, April 9 National Kicking Service conducted a limited free agent tryout evaluation camp
in Orlando, Florida. Enclosed are the results of those players rated either "pro level now," or
"potential pro level player" based only on performance at the tryout. All evaluations are based on
absolute strict tryout criteria.
If you would like more information about any of these players feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Gene Muriaty
800-660-7176
Rating System for Individual Categories
| Rating |
Description |
| 4 |
Pro Level Now |
| 3 |
Exhibits Pro Potential |
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Exhibits Signs of Pro Potential |
| 1 |
Below Pro Level |
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Punting
- 15 yard snaps and distance from the line of scrimmage
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Jeff Gomulinski Westminster College (Missouri), D.O.G. 2006
10 punts for hang time and distance:
57.1 yards - average distance
69 yards - best distance
4.6 seconds - average hang time
5.00 seconds - best hang time
3 hand to foot speed punts (minimum 35 yards distance):
.63 seconds - average
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
PRO LEVEL NOW. |
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Denver Brydon Shippensburg University, D.O.G. 2006
10 punts for hang time and distance:
65.4 yards - average distance
78 yards - best distance
4.31 seconds - average hang time
4.79 seconds - best hang time (twice)
3 hand to foot speed punts (minimum 35 yards distance):
1.04 seconds - average
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 4 |
| 2. Consistency |
3 / 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
EXHIBITS PRO POTENTIAL. |
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Benjamin Willard Shenandoah University, D.O.G. 2004
10 punts for hang time and distance:
52.3 yards - average distance
61 yards - best distance
4.49 seconds - average hang time
4.88 seconds - best hang time
3 hand to foot speed punts (minimum 35 yards distance):
1.09 seconds - average
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 4 |
| 2. Consistency |
3 / 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
EXHIBITS PRO POTENTIAL. |
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Jonathan Lawhorn University of Central Florida, D.O.G. Dec. 2005
10 punts for hang time and distance:
53.6 yards - average distance
63 yards - best distance
4.22 seconds - average hang time
5.00 seconds - best hang time
3 hand to foot speed punts (minimum 35 yards distance):
1.05 seconds - average
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power |
3 |
| 2. Consistency |
3 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
EXHIBITS SIGNS OF PRO POTENTIAL. |
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Field Goals and Kickoffs
- Field goals: 20 - 65 yards
- Kickoffs from 30 yard line
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Mark Myers Florida Atlantic University, D.O.G. 2004
Field Goals: 12 attempts
11 good
65 yards - Longest
60 Yard Range: YES
Kickoffs: 6 kickoffs
4.1 seconds - average hang time
4.22 seconds - best hang time
5 yards into endzone - average distance
9 yards into endzone - best distance
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power |
4 |
| 2. Consistency |
4 |
| 3. Form |
3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
PRO LEVEL NOW. |
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Long Snapping
- 15 yard snaps for time and accuracy
- 7 yard snaps for accuracy
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Greg Adkins Wake Forest University, D.O.G. 2006
10 snaps from 15 yards:
.624 seconds - average time
.59 seconds - best time
90% accuracy - on target (in punter's hands)
10% within 10 inches of target
20 snaps from 7 yards:
100% accuracy - on target (in holder's target hand)
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power |
4+ |
| 2. Consistency |
4 |
| 3. Form |
4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
PRO LEVEL NOW. |
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Results of the 2005 NKS Free Agent Tryout
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Camp was held in Orlando on April 10, 2005. Evaluations are based on tryout performance only.
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Long Snapping
- 15 yard snaps for time and accuracy
- 40 yard dash time
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Josh Kay Missouri Western St. College, D.O.G. 2004
6' 4.5", 230 lbs.
10 Snaps from 15 yards: Average time .66 seconds, best .62 seconds (twice)
Accuracy: On target (in punter's hands) 50%, within 10 inches of target 90%
Best 40 yard dash time: 4.71 seconds
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
PRO LEVEL NOW. |
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Field Goals and Kickoffs
- Field goals: 30 - 60 yards
- Kickoffs from 30 yard line
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Todd Freelove SUNY Brockport, D.O.G. 2002
Field Goals: 19 attempts - 9 good, Longest: 55 yards, 60 Yard Range: YES
Kickoffs: 10 kickoffs, Hang Time: 3.9 seconds average, Best 4.09
Distance: Average: 1 yard deep, Best: 5 yards deep
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 3 / 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 3 |
| 3. Form | 3 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
EXHIBITS PRO POTENTIAL. |
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Robby Smith Taylor University (Indiana), D.O.G. 2005
Field Goals: 12 attempts - 9 good, Longest: 55 yards, 60 Yard Range: YES
Kickoffs: 6 kickoffs, Hang Time: 4.19 seconds average, Best 4.46
Distance: Average: 2 yards deep, Best: 4 yards deep
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 3 / 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 3 / 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
EXHIBITS PRO POTENTIAL. |
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Dino Zuzic John Carroll University, D.O.G. 2005
Field Goals: 12 attempts - 10 good, Longest: 55 yards, 60 Yard Range: YES
Kickoffs: 6 kickoffs, Hang Time: 3.97 seconds average, Best: 4.12
Distance: Average: 2 yards deep, Best: goal line
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 3 / 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 3 / 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
EXHIBITS PRO POTENTIAL. |
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Punting
- 15 Yard Snaps
- Distance from Line of Scrimmage
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Brian Bicher Ithaca College, D.O.G. 2003
Punts: 10 total, 51.0 yards distance, 61 yards best
Hang Time: 4.64 seconds average, 5.17 best
3 Hand-to-Foot Speed Punts: (min 35 yard punt) .95 seconds avg
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 4 |
| 3. Form | 4 |
| 4. Handling Ball | 4 |
| 5. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
PRO LEVEL NOW. |
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Results of the 2004 NKS Free Agent Tryout
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Camp was held in Orlando on April 11, 2004. Evaluations are based on tryout performance only.
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Field Goals and Kickoffs
- Field goals: 20 - 60 yards
- Kickoffs from 30 yard line
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Matt Douglass Lehigh University, D.O.G. 2004
Field Goals: 14 Attempts - 12 Good - Longest 60 yards - 65 Yard Distance: YES
Kickoffs: 6 Kickoffs - 3.9 Seconds Hang Time Average, Best 4.03 - 9 Yards Deep Average Distance - Best: 14 Yards Deep
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 3 / 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
PRO LEVEL NOW. READY TO COMPETE FOR POSITION AT HIGHEST LEVEL. |
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Jared Davis Temple University, D.O.G. 2004
Field Goals: 16 Attempts - 12 Good - Longest 60 yards - 65 Yard Distance: YES
Kickoffs: 5 Kickoffs - 3.75 Seconds Hang Time Average, Best 3.94 - Goal Line Average Distance - Best: 8 Yards Deep
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 3 / 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 3 / 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
EXHIBITS PRO POTENTIAL |
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Doug McCormick University of North Florida, D.O.G. 2004
Field Goals: 14 Attempts - 12 Good - Longest 60 yards - 65 Yard Distance: YES
Kickoffs: 5 Kickoffs - 3.56 Seconds Hang Time Average, Best 4.01 - 8 Yards Deep Average Distance - Best: 12 Yards Deep
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 3 / 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 3 / 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
EXHIBITS PRO POTENTIAL. Doug is a former high level soccer player making the transition to football. |
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Punting
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Brian Bicher Ithaca College, D.O.G. 2003
10 Punts: 56.5 yards distance, 68 yards best, 4.79 seconds hang time average, 5.32 best
3 Pooch Punts: Line of Scrimmage 35 yard line, 4.94 seconds average hang time
3 Hand-to-Foot Speed Punts: (min 35 yard punt) .99 seconds average
Best Hang Time: 5.32 seconds
Longest Punt: 68 yards
| Category | Rating |
| 1. Power | 4 |
| 2. Consistency | 4 |
| 3. Form | 3 / 4 |
| 4. Handling Ball | 4 |
| 5. Professional Conduct | 4 |
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Overall Tryout Evaluation:
PRO LEVEL NOW. READY TO COMPETE FOR POSITION AT HIGHEST LEVEL. |
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A Note from Gene Muriaty:
These evaluations are based solely on the performance of players
at the tryout. A number of players scored just below the Professional
Standard on this particular day, but exhibited signs of pro potential.
They are encouraged to "keep at it", and stay in contact with NKS
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Free Agent Tryout Overview
The NKS Free Agent Camp is a limited tryout for placekickers, punters and long snappers who
believe they may possess professional potential. It is not a "mass" tryout with other
positions included. Players will be evaluated by the NKS staff who are all well
respected kicking and special teams coaches with years of experience. It is not only
an opportunity for potential pro prospects to showcase their talents, but also receive
honest, expert evaluation and coaching expertise. The NKS staff thoroughly comprehends
the free agent process for kickers and punters and the desire for players to fulfill
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Who is eligible to attend the NKS Free Agent Camp?
The tryout is for professional football placekicking, punting and long snapping prospects, age 19 years
or older, who have no college eligibility remaining, and have not been drafted by any
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Tryout Description
- Placekickers will be evaluated on kickoffs and field goals. Each player
will hit 5 kickoffs for hang time and distance. The field goal evaluation will
consist of 10 FG attempts from 30 to 57 yards.
- Punters will be evaluated on distance, hang time, accuracy and get away
time (hand to foot speed) on a total of 10 punts.
- Placekickers, punters and long snappers who exhibit professional potential may be included
in further testing. Final pro prospect evaluations will be forwarded to all
NFL, CFL, and Arena Football League teams with our recommendations
as well as being posted on the NKS pro prospect website, www.KickPunt.com.
- All participants will receive a written evaluation and a copy of their test results.
No guarantee - NKS cannot guarantee participants a contract or invited tryout with
any professional team. We do guarantee that all players will be fully and fairly
evaluated based on their performance.
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Free Agent Tryout Application
Camp and Application Information
- Date: April 2009, exact date TBA.
- Location: Orlando Florida, exact site TBA.
- Tryout Camp Fee: $ 175
- Applications are accepted in the order in which they are received. They must be
accompanied by a $75 non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the camp fee must be
received no later than two weeks before camp. Confirmation, directions, reporting times
and additional information will be mailed to you.
- Discount for Early Registration - There is a $15 discount for early registration!
Applications accompanied by full camp payment must be received no later than March 1.
Applications received after March 1 are subject to the full price.
- Enrollment - Early enrollment is strongly recommended to secure a spot in camp.
Because of our commitment to individual attention, NKS must limit the number of tryout
participants.
- Call 1.800.660.7176 for any questions or more information.
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The NKS Advantage
- Fair and honest evaluations - all players are treated with respect.
- Players are thoroughly evaluated by our staff and given plenty of time to
warm up and prepare. You won't be rushed.
- Players receive a copy of their tryout results with coaching advice.
- All participants retain NKS as their personal consultant.
- NKS offers programs for players who wish to improve their skills.
- Unlike some tryout camps, placekickers, punters, and long snappers selected as legitimate
pro prospects are not obliged to sign coaching or representative agreements
that may limit their options.
- Kicking participants who choose to be tested in all skills...field goals,
kickoffs, and punting may do so at no extra cost.
- Because of NKS's reputation, all pro evaluations are taken seriously.
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