Redshirt Freshman Kicker with Elite HS Pedigree Poised for UAPB Breakout
Braden Ducharme, a 5-9 redshirt freshman kicker for Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, brings proven high school firepower—7-of-10 FGs, 40-of-44 PATs, and 57-yard kickoff average with 35 touchbacks as a senior at Donelson Christian Academy, plus back-to-back TSSAA Div II-A Special Teams POY honors and a state title[1][3]. No college stats yet after redshirting at Austin Peay in 2023, but his compact frame belies booming leg strength, scholarly smarts (Scholar-Athlete Award), and clutch intensity—ideal for SWAC special teams needing reliability. Care? He's a hidden gem ready to flip games; perfect fit for teams seeking accurate, touchback-specializing kickers without injury red flags.
