Elite Leg with Academic Chops and Clutch Gene
Ritse Vaes wrapped up his 2024 season at Abilene Christian as a **reliable, high-volume kicker** who delivered when it mattered most. In his lone year with the Wildcats, he made 14-of-20 field goals (tied for second-most in ACU history) and connected on 55-of-56 extra points, accumulating 97 kicking points—fourth all-time at the school.[2][3] His calling card? **Clutch execution**: he nailed a game-winning 54-yard field goal on the final play against Northern Colorado and posted 13 kicking points in a single game against Utah Tech.[2] An AP Honorable Mention All-American and College Sports Communicators Academic All-American (3.76 GPA), Vaes combines leg talent with the discipline and intelligence scouts covet. He's a **proven winner** in a championship-caliber program who doesn't beat himself.
