FAU Kicker Garrison Smith: 84.2% FG Accuracy & 100% PAT Reliability in 2024-25
Garrison Smith, a redshirt senior kicker for the Florida Atlantic Owls, delivered a high-impact 2024 season with 13-of-16 field goals (81.3%) and a perfect 24-of-24 on PATs, followed by an even stronger 2025 finale where he hit 16-of-19 FGs (84.2%) including a 49-yarder and went 36-of-36 on extra points for 132 total points [1][3]. His differentiator is elite consistency under pressure and a disciplined, health-conscious practice philosophy that prioritizes 'meaningful work' over volume to avoid burnout [5]. Named to the preseason Phil Steele All-AAC Third Team for 2025, Smith brings a 2021 Norwalk High graduate's grit and a career-ending 33-yard FG to seal his legacy [1][2]. He is a low-risk, high-reliability fit for any team needing a kicker who can convert long-range attempts and never miss a PAT, though his 5-7, 150lb frame requires a scheme that doesn't over-rely on him for non-kicking duties [9].
