RJ Lopez brings veteran leg strength and big-game calm to Sam Houston
In the 2025 season, RJ Lopez gave Sam Houston a reliable veteran presence at kicker, going 3-for-6 on field goals and 6-for-6 on extra points, with a long of 40 yards, after earlier stops at UCLA and Purdue that built serious mileage and special-teams experience. He’s the kind of kicker coaches trust for poise, kickoff value, and depth in a room where experience matters; the flip side is that his field-goal efficiency has been uneven, so he profiles best as a specialist fit for a staff that prizes consistency, composure, and a battle-tested leg.
