Illinois’ long-range weapon with NFL-caliber leg strength
Chase McLaughlin stood out at Illinois as a high-leverage kicker with rare long-distance range, setting school records for 50-plus-yard field goals and showing reliable production under pressure. His differentiator is leg strength: he repeatedly flipped games with deep makes, while also handling kickoffs effectively. Beyond the numbers, the appeal is trust—he emerged as a steady, confident specialist who could stretch the field and change late-game strategy. For a team needing a kicker who can attack from distance and deliver in big moments, he fits the profile.
