
Alex Wood’s USC leg was dependable, not flashy
In his USC kicking stint, Alex Wood showed real reliability on pressure-free chances, including a perfect 13-for-13 on extra points in 2015 and 54-for-56 on PATs for his career, while earning a scholarship after beginning as a walk-on.[1][5][7] His value was consistency and roster flexibility: he handled kickoffs, filled in when an injured starter was unavailable, and brought a low-mistake, team-first profile that coaches can trust on special teams.[7] If you need a steady specialist rather than a high-ceiling field-goal weapon, he fit the bill.