Colorado's Homegrown Kickoff Ace Poised for Bigger 2025 Role
Cristiano Palazzo, a junior kicker for the Colorado Buffs, brings Colorado grit with limited 2024 action (3 games, 7 kickoffs at 61 yds avg, 1 PAT) but shines as a reliable kickoff specialist after transferring from Oregon and overcoming surgery.[1][2] His differentiators? Local Heritage HS star (nationally recognized kicker, 13 touchbacks in 2020-21), defensive versatility (41 tackles as DB), 3.77 GPA in Integrative Physiology, and unwavering drive to be CU's most consistent kicker—perfect for teams needing a battle-tested, high-character special teams weapon with 3 years eligibility left.[1][2]
