Nick Reed gives SMU a steady, transfer-tested leg with big-kick upside
In the 2026 season, SMU kicker Nick Reed has gone 2-for-3 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points, with a long of 22 yards so far; his bigger calling card is a proven résumé, including a 2025 season at New Hampshire where he hit 25 of 32 field goals and nailed a career-long 55-yarder while earning FCS All-America honors. He looks like a reliable, battle-tested specialist with strong kickoff value and enough range to matter in tight games, though his early 2026 sample is still small. If you want a kicker with pedigree and upside under pressure, he’s worth a serious look.
