Texas Tech Kicker Upton Bellenfant Enters Transfer Portal with Elite Short-Range Accuracy
Upton Bellenfant is a high-intensity junior kicker who just entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining, making him an immediate-impact recruit for any team needing reliability inside 40 yards. His standout differentiator is a flawless 6-for-6 (100%) field goal record in his 2025 Texas Tech season, all from inside 40 yards, complemented by a career 10-of-11 success rate under 39 yards [2][4]. While he split duties with Stone Harrington in 2025 and finished with 32 points compared to Harrington's 107, Bellenfant proved his clutch capability with a 33-yard long and 14 PATs in seven games [1][3][4]. Previously earning All-MAC Third Team honors at Buffalo in 2024, he brings a proven track record of consistency and a competitive mindset, though teams should note he has yet to consistently convert from 40+ yards (8-of-10 career) [1][4]. He is an ideal fit for teams prioritizing short-to-mid-range precision and a player with a 'watchlist' pedigree for the Lou Groza Award [5].
