Duke’s steady, walk-on kicking story with reliable short-range touch
In the 2011 season, Jeffrey Ijjas gave Duke a dependable specialty-role option at kicker, going 5-for-5 on extra points and 1-for-3 on field goals, with his made kick covering 26 yards[4][9]. His high-school resume hinted at leg strength and upside—he earned all-state honors at Clearwater Central Catholic, hit 13-of-18 field goals as a senior, and drilled kicks from 51 and 52 yards[2]. The fit is about stability and competitiveness: not a headline-grabbing kicker profile, but a tough walk-on with enough leg to matter in the right situation[2][6].
