Soccer-to-Kicker Wild Card With a Big Leg
McNew’s Notre Dame profile is unusual in the best way: he transitioned from the men’s soccer team to football and immediately flashed a strong kickoff leg, including three touchbacks on five kickoffs in his collegiate debut in the 2000 season. He stands out for his athlete-to-kicker adaptability, competitive edge, and upside as a specialist, especially on kickoffs where field-position value matters. If your team wants a low-drama, high-leverage specialist with a soccer background and a knack for booming the ball, McNew is the kind of guy who quietly changes the hidden yardage battle.
