
Savannah State’s Reliable Freshman Kicker with a 49-Yard Long and Two Game-Winning FGs
John Barron, a 5-10, 155-pound freshman kicker for the Savannah State Tigers, stands out with a 49-yard longest field goal and a 77.8% FG rate (14-for-18) in his debut season. His two game-winning field goals and 42 touchback kickoffs reveal not just accuracy but high-intensity execution under pressure. Unlike many young kickers, Barron shows calm poise and clutch reliability—traits that make him a strong fit for teams needing a dependable, game-changing kicker. No injury history is reported, and his intensity level is consistently high, backed by coaches who call him ‘the kicker is good’ after he accounted for 26 of the team’s points in one season. If you care about a kicker who delivers when it matters most, Barron is your answer.