Oklahoma’s Preston Tarpley brings elite high school kicking consistency and rare versatility
Preston Tarpley arrives at Oklahoma as a redshirt freshman kicker with a reputation for reliability: he made 276 of 281 career PATs, 24 of 31 field goals, and 81 of 83 PATs as a senior in 2024 while helping Gunter win a third straight state title.[3][1] What makes him interesting is the uncommon combo of special-teams accuracy and quarterback-level competitiveness—he also passed for 2,445 yards and 28 total touchdowns in his championship senior season, suggesting a tough, multi-role athlete who handled pressure well.[3][8]
