52-Yard FG Hero & UAC Special Teams Star for Southern Utah
Daniel King, a redshirt sophomore kicker for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, delivered a breakout 2025 season anchored by a historic 52-yard field goal (second-longest in school history) and a clutch 33-yard overtime winner against FBS UTEP, earning him the 2025 UAC Special Teams Player of the Week award [1][2][9]. Beyond his elite leg strength—evidenced by a 66.7% FG% and 65-yard touchback kickoffs—he doubles as a reliable punter who consistently places kicks inside the 20-yard line [1][3][5]. King's differentiator is his high-intensity, game-winning composure under pressure, paired with steady offseason improvement that made him the frontrunner for all kicking duties [2][8]. With no reported injury history and a track record of upending ranked opponents like No. 22 Austin Peay, he is a high-upside fit for any team needing a kicker who can change momentum instantly [1][4].
