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2014 NFL Draft Prospects: Kickers

The top 2014 kicker prospects available for the 2013 NFL Draft. * - denotes 2015 prospect. ** - denotes 2016 prospect.

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Chris Boswell, K, Rice
Height: 6-2. Weight: 210.
Projected Round (2014): 5-7.
5/11/13: Boswell was one of the top kickers in the nation last year. He connected on 23-of-29 field goals (79 percent). It was improved accuracy over his first two seasons. Boswell showed off the strength of his leg by leading the nation with six field goals from over 50 yards with only two misses from beyond 50 yards. He also was called on to do some punting and averaged 41 yards per punt.

Boswell has made 51-of-67 (76 percent) field goals in his career. He was 17-of-21 on field goal attempts in 2011, missing from 60, 54, 45 and 38 yards. The sophomore had two field goals over 50 yards, including a career long of 54 yards. Boswell needs to continue to show improved accuracy and leg strength.

Personal: Majoring in kinesiology. Son of Rick and Dawn Boswell.

Cairo Santos, K, Tulane
Height: 5-8. Weight: 160.
Projected Round (2014): 6-FA.
5/11/13: Santos took over as Tulane's kicker in 2010, and the true freshman turned in an impressive debut, connecting on 13-of-16 attempts. However, his season long was only 39 yards. Santos was a disappointing 11-of-18 in 2011, but he made five field goals of over 40 yards.

Santos was a perfect 21-of-21 on field goal attempts last season. He was 12-of-12 from 40+ yards and was two-for-two on attempts from 50+ yards. He set the school record with a 57-yard field goal. Santos may be undersized, but he is a natural kicker.

Personal: From Sao Paulo, Brazil and was a high school exchange student. Majoring in management. Son of Cairo and Magalie Santos.

Chandler Catanzaro, K, Clemson
Height: 6-2. Weight: 200.
Projected Round (2014): 6-7.
5/11/13: Catanzaro took over kicking for the Tigers in 2010. The freshman didn't do all that well in his debut, hitting only 14-of-22 field goal attempts. Catanzaro showed a lot of improvement in 2011. He made 22-of-27 (81.5 percent) field goals and did well from long distances. The sophomore hit on 9-of-12 on his attempts of 40+.

Catanzaro was extremely reliable last year, making 18-of-19 field goals including two clutch field goals in Clemson's 25-24 last minute win over LSU to end the season.

Catanzaro has a powerful enough leg, and the senior could make a move to be the top kicker in the class.

Peronal: Majoring in biological sciences and ACC Academic Honor Roll selection.

Zach Hocker, K, Arkansas
Height: 6-1. Weight: 180.
Projected Round (2014): 6-FA.
5/11/13: Hocker made 78 percent (21-of-27) of his field goals in 2011. He made 16-of-19 field goals as a freshman in 2010. Hocker made his only attempt over 50 yards that year. He connected on 11-of-18 field goals last season. Hocker needs to improve his performance as a senior.

Aaron Jones, K, Baylor
Height: 6-3. Weight: 190.
Projected Round (2014): 7-FA.
5/11/13: Aaron "Stork" Jones has a quality leg, but has to become more accurate. He was 10-of-17 as a freshman and 19-of-27 as a sophomore on his field goal attempts. Jones made 16-of-27 field goals last year. If the senior can improve his accuracy in 2013, he could become a draftable prospect.

Personal: Earth science major. Son of David and Pauline Jones.

Cade Foster, K, Alabama
Height: 6-1. Weight: 224.
Projected Round (2014): 7-FA.
5/11/13: Foster is the starting kicker on kickoffs and field goals longer than 40 yards. Obviously, he has a powerful leg and needs to continue to work on his accuracy. He was 7-of-9 on his field goal attempts above 40 yards in 2010. Foster had a rough run during the Crimson Tide's National Championship run in 2011. The sophomore was 2-of-9 on his attempts. He was 4-of-9 on field goals last year, but connected on three from 50+.

Jeff Budzien, K, Northwestern
Height: 5-11. Weight: 165.
Projected Round (2014): FA.
5/11/13: Budzien had a breakout season in 2012 for Northwestern, connecting on 25-of-30 field goals (83 percent) with a long of 44 yards. He was only 6-of-10 the year before, so Budzien needs a big senior season to have a shot at being drafted.

Personal: Economics major. Son of Katie Petroff and Bill Budzien.

Ross Krautman, K, Syracuse
Height: 5-7. Weight: 155.
Projected Round (2014): FA.
5/11/13: Krautman had a great debut in 2010, connecting on 18-of-19 field goals. His sophomore season saw him fall back to 15-of-19 field goals. He didn't attempt a kick of 50 yards or more in 2011. The downward trend continued last year as Krautman was 15-of-23 (65 percent) with a long of 47 yards.

Personal: Physical education major. Son of Jeff and Sharon Krautman.

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