walk-on kicker who turned selective memory into steady Stanford points
In the 2008 season, Aaron Zagory showed real growth for Stanford: he made 14 of 17 field goals and 35 of 37 extra points, with a long of 52 yards, after previously helping the Cardinal as a walk-on kicker. His differentiators were poise, patience, and a legitimate leg—plus the kind of grind-it-out mentality coaches love in a specialist. Stanford coverage at the time noted his improvement and resilience after earlier uneven stretches, which makes him appealing as a dependable, low-drama kicking option if you value consistency and upside over flash.
