The Chris Sailer Award
Presented to the National High School Placekicker of the Year
Chris Sailer played high school football for Notre Dame Sherman Oaks High School in California from 1992-1994. In 1994 he set the then all time national record for field goals made in a season with 22. That record still stood until 2011 (Cole Hedlund 25) 7 of those 22 field goals came from 50+ yards, including a long of 58. He helped his team to a CIF championship along the way. His historical high school career landed him a full ride scholarship to UCLA where he went on to be a two-time All-American.
The National High School Placekicker of the Year is named in honor of Chris Sailer for his outstanding high school career and his continued role in the development of young athletes. Chris is now the most prominent private kicking and punting coach in America. He trains and mentors hundreds of high school, college, and professional specialists giving back to the sport and shaping the lives of aspiring athletes.
The Awards will be announced and presented on an annual basis to the very best national high school Placekicker and Long Snapper for that given season at an Awards Banquet in Las Vegas, NV.
About the Chris Sailer Award
What is the Award?
The Award will be presented on an annual basis to the best national high school Placekicker for that given season.
Who Is Eligible?
Every athlete that plays high school football at the varsity level, regardless of state division, or age. You DO NOT have to attend a Chris Sailer Kicking camp to win this award.
How Do You Win?
Put up the best statistics for that give season. This includes: Field Goals made, Field Goal percentage, Field Goal long, distances of all Field Goals made, Extra Points made, Extra Point percentage, game winning Field Goals made. The Chris Sailer Award selection committee will vote for the winner.
How Does the Voting Take Place?
The Chris Sailer Award Selection Committee will vote for the winner. The Committee will include: Chris Sailer, past and current NFL kickers, past and current NCAA kickers, past finalists for the Chris Sailer Award, and Sports writers and columnists.
When?
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August: A Watch List of 15 Placekickers will be announced each year before the high school football season begins. The players on the Watch List were selected based on statistics from the previous season and upcoming season expectations. The eventual winner does NOT have to be on the Watch List to win the awards.
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November: Ten Semi-Finalists are announced. The Semi-Finalists will be determined by committee selection.
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December: The Three Finalists are announced. The Finalists will be determined by total votes. 3 points (1st Place Vote), 2 points (2nd Place Vote), 1 Point (3rd Place Vote). In the case of a tie, Chris Sailer will break the tie with his vote.
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January: The winner will be announced at the JW Marriott Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The winner will be determined by total votes. 3 points (1st Place Vote), 2 points (2nd Place Vote), 1 Point (3rd Place Vote). In the case of a tie, Chris Sailer will break the tie with his vote.
Guidelines:
Submit your season total stats each week by emailing them to [email protected] Please submit the following:
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Total Number of Field Goals Made:
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All Distances of Field Goals Made (longest to shortest):
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Total Number of Field Goals Attempted:
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Total Number of Game Winning Field Goals Made:
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All Distances of Game Winning Field Goals Made (longest to shortest):
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Total Number of Extra Points Made:
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Total Number of Extra Points Attempted:
Please note: A blocked kick DOES count as a missed kick (it doesn’t matter whose fault it is). A kick that gets botched (never gets off) DOES NOT count as a missed kick.
All statistics will have to be verified by your high school head coach before you can be announced as a Finalist.
The Chris Sailer Award National Leader Board will be updated weekly with current stats as we get them in. Track how you are doing against your competition.
Also visit and join the High School Football Awards Facebook Group Page to post stats, share stories, and see what your competition is doing. This will be an open social media forum to state your claim as to why you deserve to be the next Chris Sailer National High School Placekicker of the Year.
Chris Sailer Award Selection Committee
The Chris Sailer Award Selection Committee will vote for the winner. The panel will include: Chris Sailer, past and current NFL kickers, past NCAA kickers, past finalists for the Chris Sailer Award, and sports writers and columnists.
Each year the winner of the Chris Sailer Award will be added to the Award Selection Committee.
The Chris Rubio Award Selection Committee Members:
Tom Lemming
Tom is top National Recruiting Analyst. Lemming has written for ESPN, USA Today and Sporting News and currently has his own show.
Brandon Huffman
Brandon is in his seventh year with Scout.com, currently as a National Recruiting Analyst and West Regional Manager.
Randy Taylor
Randy is a Recruiting Analyst with National Preps, a national scouting service for over 270 colleges.
Greg Biggins
Assistant Recruiting Editor & West Regional Coordinator at ESPN.
Chris Rubio
Top Long Snapping Instructor in the Nation.
Nacho Brache
Chris Sailer Kicking Staff Member and private kicking coach since 2000. Started as a placekicker for CAL.
Nick Folk
Chris Sailer Kicking Staff Member. NFL All-Pro placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys. Current placekicker for the New York Jets.
Ryan Succop
Chris Sailer Kicking Staff Member. Current NFL Kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Obi Egekeze
Chris Sailer Kicking Staff Member and original “TOP 12″ Member in 2003. Started as a placekicker for Maryland.
Joe Houston
Chris Sailer Kicking Staff Member and “TOP 12″ Member. Started as a placekicker for USC.
Aaron Perez
Chris Sailer Kicking Staff Member and original “TOP 12″ Member in 2003. Started as a punter for UCLA.
Award Recipients
Chris Sailer Award Recipient
2014
Tyler Bass
SC
2015
Tyler is a great kicking prospect. Field goals are college ready off the ground. Shows great range. Kickoffs are a real strength. Also shows punting ability. Has all the tools to enjoy success at any college level right away. Does very well under pressure. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Outstanding D1 prospect.
Chris Sailer Kicking Most Improved Awards Recipient
2014
Jonah Lipel
CA
2018
Jonah is an excellent young kicker. Kicks with nice form and consistency. He shows great promise. A fine young man with a great work ethic. The future is bright with continued hard work. One to watch.
Chris Sailer Kicking Most Improved Awards Recipient
2014
Bryce Webb
KY
2017
Bryce is a very talented young punter. A good looking athlete with a great frame and strong leg. He has shown great improvement from camp to camp. He will only get better in time. Could be special with continued hard work. Nice prospect.
Chris Sailer Kicking Most Improved Awards Recipient
2014
Seth Kujawski
NC
2016
Seth is a talented all around K/P. The lefty shows great potential at the punting position. He has a big leg and drives the ball well. He has shown huge improvement in this area as of late. Punts well under pressure. A very strong lefty punter that is proving he is one of the best in the nation. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Should also have a huge showing in Las Vegas this January and challenge for a "TOP 12" spot. Great prospect.
Chris Sailer Kicking Most Improved Awards Recipient
2014
James Ramming
NC
2015
James is an outstanding kicker. A good athlete with a strong leg and nice natural ability. Hits a solid ball off the ground. Kicks with nice consistency. Kickoffs have also come on strong and show D1 ability. Has shown great improvement from camp to camp. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. I am excited to see what the future holds for James. Should have a great showing in Las Vegas this January. Is going to make a fine addition to any college football program. Excellent prospect.
Chris Sailer Kicking Best Social Media Award Recipient
2014
Jamie Sutcliffe
CA
2015
Jamie is a fantastic kicker. A bounce back from Utah, now a top national junior college kicker. Field goals and kickoffs are both D1 ready right now. Has the perfect attitude and work ethic. Is going to have a fine college career. Excellent prospect.
Chris Sailer Kicking Best Social Media Award Recipient
2014
Quinton Conaway
OK
2015
Quinton is an outstanding kicker. One of the biggest legs in his class. Hits a great ball with excellent height off the ground. Kickoffs are near the very top of his class. Kicks well under pressure. Has as much talent as anyone in the nation. Also developing into a top punter. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. One of the hardest workers out there. A fine college prospect.
Chris Sailer Award Recipient
2013
Cole Hedlund
TX
2014
Cole is a fantastic kicker. One of the very best pure field goal kickers in the nation. He is extremely accurate, technically sound, and consistent. Kicks very well under pressure. Kickoffs are also outstanding. Perhaps the best part about Cole is the fact that he will only continue to get stronger. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Has all the tools to dominate the D1 level. Big time prospect. Big pick up for Arkansas.
Chris Sailer Award Recipient
2012
Wyatt Schmidt
MN
2013
Wyatt went a perfect 16-16 on field goals his senior season. He also made every extra point attempted. An accomplished young man who trains with Chris Sailer Kicking year round. He is now a member of the USC Trojans.
Chris Sailer Award Recipient
2011
Alex Ball
CA
2012
Alex is one of the most talented all around specialists in the nation. He has a huge leg and shows tremendous potential. Kickoffs are his current strength (TOP 5 in the nation). He is also a very good field goal kicker and a potentially phenomenal punter. A great athlete that has the size and strength to be a big time D1 player. Huge pick up for Lamar.
2014 College All-American Kickers · 1st Place Award recipient
2012
Brad Craddock
Maryland
Brad is a tremendous K/P talent. He has a huge leg and shows outstanding potential. Has all the tools to be one of the very best combo players in the nation. Current strengths are kickoffs and punts. Ready to play at any level! Nice D1A prospect! Should contribute on KO's for Maryland.
2014 College All-American Kickers · 2nd Place Award recipient:
2012
Josh Lambert
West Virginia
Josh is an extremely talented kicker. He is a great athlete with a huge leg. Technique and consistency is outstanding. Josh has D1 punting ability as well. A definite D1A scholarship pick. A top 5 national combo prospect. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Big pick up for West Virginia!
2014 College All-American Kickers · 3rd Place Award recipient:
2012
Ross Martin
Duke
Ross is an amazing kicker. He has a great leg and makes kicks with excellent height and consistency. Field Goals are simply outstanding off the ground. Best high school field goal kicker in the nation. Kickoffs are ready for D1. Fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. A definite scholarship pick. Huge pick up for Duke.
2014 College All-American Punters · 1st Place Award recipient
2014
J.K. Scott
Alabama
JK is one of the most gifted natural punter that we have ever seen. He has the size, strength, and talent to be a great college punter. He reminds me a lot of former #1 High School Punter Bryan Anger as a young high school punter. The sky is the limit. Also a big time kicker. JK is a phenomenal combo prospect. Huge pick up for Alabama.
2014 College All-American Punters · 2nd Place Award recipient
2011
Wil Baumann
NC State
Wil is an outstanding punter. He has the size, leg strength, and skill to be a dominating D1A punter. Hits many balls 40+ yards with 5.0+ second hang time. Will is a sure fire D1A Scholarship Pick. Great pickup for NC State.
2014 College All-American Punters · 3rd Place Award recipient
2014
Alex Boy
Nevada
Alex is a very talented punter. He has as much potential as anyone in the nation. Has the perfect frame and athleticism to dominate at the next level. Hits a huge ball at times and has improved his consistency. I expect big things from Alex. Excellent prospect. Great choice for Nevada Reno.
2014 College All-American Long Snapper · 1st Place Award recipient
2011
Scott Thompson
NC State
Scotty is phemonenal. Flat out great long snapper. Blocks well and his ball is extremely fast. Lefty is so smooth it is amazing. NC State picked a good one with Scotty. Should easily go in and start. Legs are massive. Creates an immense amount of power. Won the competition with five straight threes!
2014 College All-American Long Snapper · 2nd Place Award recipient
2012
Reid Ferguson
LSU
Reid continues to be one of the most dominant Long Snappers I have ever had with me. He has exceptional form and his body is perfect for D1 Long Snapping and beyond. Creates an immense amount of speed on his ball with his very powerful lower half of his body. Blocks very well and is moving as well as I have ever seen him. When he snaps, people notice..immediately. HARD worker that is dominant with his snapping.
2014 College All-American Long Snapper · 3rd Place Award recipient
2011
Matt Dooley
Indiana
Dooley has done a great job in transforming himself from a big Long Snapper with a lot of potential to a big Long Snapper that is ready for the college game now. Ball is very smooth and accurate. It is quick and precise. Good speed continuously and a tight spiral. Solid attitude and work ethic. Moves very well for a big man. Light on his feet for as big as he is. Easy pick up for someone.
2014 High School All-American Kickers · 1st Place Award recipient
2015
Tyler Bass
SC
As predicted, Reid is already offered and I fully expect more to come. After seeing him in Vegas, there is no doubt he will is ready right now for the next level. Beyond solid body and attitude. Ball is VERY strong and fast. Form is exceptional. Moves well and he is thick. He could play in a college game right now (May, 2011), let alone in a year and a half and I would be comfortable. Terrific work ethic.
2014 High School All-American Kickers · 2nd Place Award recipient
2015
Joey Gogol
GA
Joey is a very solid kicking prospect. A good looking athlete with a strong leg. Hits a nice ball at times. Should only continue to jump up the rankings. Had a nice showing in Las Vegas. Was a pleasure to work with. Nice prospect.
2014 High School All-American Kickers · 3rd Place Award recipient
2015
Mason Weissenhofer
IL
Mason is an outstanding kicker. A great looking athlete with great leg strength. He has great natural ability. Very smooth. Does well under pressure. He has all the tools to be a great college kicker. Also a developing punter. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Look for Mason to have a big summer impressing college coaches across the nation. Excellent prospect. Nice pick up for Northwestern.
2014 High School All-American Punters · 1st Place Award recipient
2015
Alex Trifonovitch
HI
Alex is an outstanding punter. A good athlete with a strong leg. Alex has proven that he is a top national punting prospect. Hits a very consistent college level ball. Also a very good kicker. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Alex has a bright college future. I see him as a P/KO specialist. Is going to make a fine addition to any college program. Excellent prospect.
2014 High School All-American Punters · 2nd Place Award recipient
2016
Skyler Southam
Utah
Skyler is big time talent. A great athlete with a huge leg. Shows outstanding talent and potential as a punter. Also a top national kicking prospect. Skyler has a bright future. Top overall talent in the nation as of 6-14-14. Big pick up BYU!
2014 High School All-American Punters · 3rd Place Award recipient
2015
Tyler Flathau
MS
Tyler is a very talented punter. He has a great leg and has really shown tremendous improvement in this area. Punt for nice distance and hang time. A great kicker as well, but this might end up being his college specialty. Has tons of upside. Will only continue to get better. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Should have a great showing in Las Vegas!
2014 High School All-American Long Snappers · 1st Place Award recipient
2015
Blake Ferguson
GA
Ferguson looked very confident and consistent at the Rubio Long Snapping fall camp in GA. He is becoming like a machine. His misses are by inches and he is VERY consistent with the speed of the ball. He doesn't over-snap the ball and seems very focused on hitting the perfect spot with every snap. Like to see him put on a bit more weight, continue to keep his weight back and snap just one ball at a time. When one snap is done, it is done. Perfectionist. Beyond ready for the next level. 11/14
2014 High School All-American Long Snappers · 2nd Place Award recipient
2015
Liam McCullough
OH
The more I watch Liam snap the ball, the more I am impressed with him. He absolutely rips the ball back to the punter. You almost feel bad for the guy that stands 15 yards back from Liam. I have timed him in the MID .5s and I am very strict with my timing. Passes the eye ball test quickly and is very cerebral with his Long Snapping. Love to see him make sure he is always reaching all the way back to get a bit more accurate and consistent with his punt snaps. I want no misses from him. Only issue he ever has is if he hands stop short. Kid is excellent and dominant. 11/14
2014 High School All-American Long Snappers · 3rd Place Award recipient
2015
AJ Carty
CA
Carty is flat out great and was dominant at the Rubio Long Snapping fall camp in CA. He is massive and looks like a college Long Snapper right now. Snaps, consistently, in the mid .6s and is on target. Ended up winning the whole camp with great accuracy and speed. Love to see him widen out just a tad to be more comfortable and increase his ability to get through more. Focusing on athleticism will be key as well. Tremendous attitude. He is ready for college right now.
2013 College All American Kickers · 1st Place Award recipient:
2012
Marshall Morgan
Georgia
Marshall is an outstanding kicker. He has a great leg and is a natural athlete. Has all the tools to be one of the very best in the nation for the Class of 2012. I expect big things from Marshall. Also a punting prosect. Definite D1 scholarship pick!
2013 College All American Kickers · 2nd Place Award recipient:
2011
Jared Roberts
Colorado State
Jared is a very good kicker. He has a strong leg and gets excellent height on his ball. Kickoffs are also at the D1 level. Shows that he can play at any level. Should only continue to get better. Solid prospect that can step in and play.
2013 College All American Kickers · 3rd Place Award recipient:
2010
Michael Hunnicutt
Oklahoma
Michael is simple the best and most ready kicker in the nation. He has a strong leg and gets great height on his ball. Also huge on kickoffs. He has proven that he can kick off the ground at the highest level. One of the most talented and mature kickers in the class of 2010. Steady and clutch performer. Will be a great addition to OU.
2013 College All American Punters · 1st Place Award recipient:
2011
Drew Kaser
Texas A&M
Drew is a tremendously talented punter. He has one of the strongest legs in his class. Shows the potential to be a dominating punter at the next level. Has all the tools. Nice pickup for Texas A&M.
2013 College All American Punters · 2nd Place Award recipient:
2010
Cody Mandell
Alabama
Cody is a great punter. He has a huge leg and shows the ability to hit as good a ball as any punter in the nation. Also outstanding on kickoffs. Probably the best P/KO guy in the country. Great D1A Prospect. Huge pick up for Alabama.
2013 College All American Punters · 3rd Place Award recipient:
2011
Spencer Roth
Baylor
Spencer is a tremendous punting talent. He has the perfect size, strength, and athleticism to be a GREAT D1A punting prospect. The sky is the limit for Spencer. With hard work, watch out. Definite D1A prospect.
2013 High School All-American Kickers · 1st Place Award recipient:
2014
Cole Hedlund
TX
Cole is a fantastic kicker. One of the very best pure field goal kickers in the nation. He is extremely accurate, technically sound, and consistent. Kicks very well under pressure. Kickoffs are also outstanding. Perhaps the best part about Cole is the fact that he will only continue to get stronger. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Has all the tools to dominate the D1 level. Big time prospect. Big pick up for Arkansas.
2013 High School All-American Kickers · 2nd Place Award recipient:
2014
John Duvic
IL
John is a fantastic kicker. He has a strong leg and kicks with excellent consistency off the ground. A smooth natural kicker that shows outstanding potential. One of the very best pure field goal kickers in the nation. He has all the tools to be special to be a great college player. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Excellent prospect.
2013 High School All-American Kickers · 3rd Place Award recipient:
2014
Alex Spence
SC
Alex is an outstanding kicker. He hits a nice consistent ball off the ground. Field goals are solid. Kickoffs are strong and show great college potential. Also a very good punter. Shows potential in all 3 phases (FG, KO, and P). Kicks well under pressure. Has improved a great deal from camp to camp. He will only continue to improve his game in time. Fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Excellent college prospect. Nice pick up for Clemson.
2013 High School All-American Punters · 1st Place Award recipient:
2014
Marc Nolan
GA
Marc is an outstanding punter. He has a strong leg and punts with excellent technique and consistency. He has shown tremendous improvement over the years. One of the most consistent punters in the nation. A fine young man with a great attitude and work ethic. Has a bright future at the college level. He will be perhaps the most READY high school punter to come right into college and play. Excellent D1 prospect. Huge pick up for Stony Brook.
2013 High School All-American Punters · 2nd Place Award recipient:
2014
Logan Cooke
MS
Logan is a tremendous punting prospect. He is tall, strong, and athletic. Has the perfect frame to dominate at the D1 level. Also a great kicker. Logan is one of the most talented all around players in the Class of 2014. A fine young man with an excellent attitude and work ethic. Huge pick up for Mississippi State!
2013 High School All-American Punters · 3rd Place Award recipient:
2014
Matt Stewart
CA
Matt is a tremendous punting prospect. A big, tall, strong athlete. He has as much natural talent as anyone in the country. He hits a huge ball and has only scratched the surface of what he is capable of. He continues to improve each time that we see him. Matt has the tools to be a dominating college punter. Big time college prospect. Should develop very nicely at Montana State.
2013 High School All-American Long Snappers · 1st Place Award recipient:
2014
Tanner Carew
CA
Carew is on another level and he just proved it, over and over again, at the Vegas Event. Snapping with as much confidence as possible and I love it. Kid runs like the wind and is snapping heat at all times. He is VERY ready for next year at Oregon. PHENOMENAL. RELAXED. SMOOTH. AMAZING. EXCELLENT. ATHLETIC. CONFIDENT. These are all words I would use to describe Carew right now... he is separated himself as, easily, the best Long Snapper in his class.
2013 High School All-American Long Snappers · 2nd Place Award recipient:
2014
Alan Lucy
VA
Lucy was flat out dominant all day at the Rubio Long Snapping Camp in NC. He has completely transformed his body, in a great way, and it is paying off with his snapping. Speed has never been an issue and now his is accurate and consistent as he is fast. Kid is definitely ready for the next level and Rutgers got a good one in Lucy.
2013 High School All-American Long Snappers · 3rd Place Award recipient:
2014
Nate Adams
AZ
Nate is a very hard worker that is built extremely well for an athlete at any level. Moves extremely well on his feet and is beyond athletic. Smooth and consistent when he snaps the ball. he is doing a good job of lowering his butt to gain more speed. The more he incorporates lowering his butt and getting his body involved, the more speed he will obtain in the long run. Very solid runner. PATs are coming along nicely. Just keeps on improving. HARD WORKER. Runs like the wind.
2012 College All-Americans Kickers · 1st Place Award recipient:
2009
Dustin Hopkins
Florida State
Dustin has everything it takes to be a D1A kicker. He is strong, consistent, and mentally tough. Impressive on both field goals and kickoffs and has also showed the ability to punt. Had an outstanding 6th Annual National Event and Spring Event and "TOP 12" Camp. Has solidified himself as the #1 kicker in the nation. Florida State got the best!
2012 College All-Americans Kickers · 2nd Place Award recipient:
2008
Quinn Sharp
Oklahoma State
Quinn is the #1 kicker in the country. He is consistent, gets great height, and is smooth. Oklahoma State is set for the next four years. Great pickup for Oklahoma State!
2012 College All-Americans Kickers · 3rd Place Award recipient:
2009
Jeff Budzien
Northwestern
Jeff is an outstanding kicker. He has a strong leg and gets great lift on his ball. Already kicks off the ground at the highest level. Jeff is a fine young man with great work ethic. Has everything it takes to be successful at the next level. One of the very best in the Class of 2009!
2012 College All-American Punters · 1st Place Award recipient:
2010
Ryan Allen
Louisiana Tech
Ryan is an outstanding punter. He has all the tools to be a dominating D1A Punter. The most ready player physically and mentally to step in and play right away at this point. Huge pick up for LA Tech!
