Winston-Salem State’s steady do-it-all specialist
Landen Thayer’s value comes from versatility and reliability: in the 2009 season, he handled both punting and placekicking for Winston-Salem State, hit 9 of 16 field goals, made 15 of 16 extra points, led the team with 42 points, and averaged 40.5 yards per punt with a long of 71. He’s the kind of specialist who can flip field position and handle pressure duties, which is gold if you want stability over flash. The knock? The field-goal percentage suggests he was more solid than automatic, so he fits best as a dependable utility kicker rather than a pure knockout artist.
