Daniel Kinney gives Kennesaw State a steady leg with kickoff pop and reliable PAT work
In the 2026 season, Kinney has opened as Kennesaw State’s place kicker, handling the bulk of the kicking duties and showing a strong kickoff leg with 6 kickoffs for 377 yards and 3 touchbacks in the early sample, while also going 5-for-6 on extra points through one game[13]. In 2025, he flashed efficiency as a freshman, finishing 6-of-7 on field goals, 5-of-6 on PATs, and 23 points overall, including a 50-yard long and a 61.4-yard kickoff average, which hints at both range and leg strength[9]. The appeal is straightforward: he looks like a young specialist with upside, plus enough size and power to matter in field position battles[2][10].
