
Washington’s clutch-legged veteran with a true dual-kicking twist
Ryan Perkins is a rare Washington specialist who was valuable enough to handle both placekicking and punting in his Huskies career, and in the 2008 season he was 22-for-31 on field goals overall and 45-for-46 on PATs, showing range and workload confidence. He stood out for his ability to kick with either leg and for bouncing back from a knee injury that cost him a season, which says a lot about toughness and adaptability. If you need a calm, versatile kicker who can survive pressure and injuries, Perkins fit the bill.