Julian Patino is EIU’s clutch, multi-role kicker with proven late-game guts
In the 2024 season, Eastern Illinois kicker Julian Patino handled a messy transition from kickoff duty to primary field-goal work and still delivered: 4-for-7 on field goals, 18-for-19 on extra points, and a game-winning 18-yarder in overtime against Charleston Southern. His differentiators are versatility, poise, and real-game reliability under pressure, plus a background that includes soccer-coach experience and a Chicago connection that suggests competitiveness and composure. He looks like a fit for teams needing a steady specialist with clutch temperament, though the field-goal consistency still leaves room for polish.
