
Stanford’s steady-legged kicker with proven big-game guts
In the 2007 season, Derek Belch was a reliable Stanford placekicker who converted 15 field goals and went a perfect 26-for-26 on extra points, including the game-winning PAT in the upset of No. 1 USC[4][5]. His profile is built on clutch composure, range on the long ball, and special-teams versatility, with two 50-plus-yard makes against San Jose State and a track record that earned Pac-12 All-Academic recognition[4][6]. If your team wants a kicker with poise, experience, and no-nonsense execution in pressure spots, Belch is your guy[4][5].