Texas gets a high-upside freshman leg in Jake Collett
In 2026, Texas freshman kicker Jake Collett arrived as a highly rated specialist: Texas lists him as a four-star/five-star-level kicking prospect with Kohl’s ranking him No. 3 nationally, while other services placed him among the top five kickers in his class. He brings a strong all-around specialist profile — kicking, kickoffs, and punting — with reported kickoff distance and hang time that fit a Big Ten? No, Big 12/Texas-sized stage, plus early enrollment that usually helps a freshman settle in faster. If your team wants a polished, versatile kicker with legitimate starting upside, he’s absolutely worth the buzz.
