Illinois State’s Casey Roney is a developing kicker with live-leg upside
Casey Roney is a sophomore kicker for Illinois State in 2026, and the Redbirds are still sorting their kicking competition in fall camp, with Roney getting turns on field goals and PATs[2][6]. He looks like a developmental special-teams piece rather than a proven finished product, so the appeal is upside: if his leg stays consistent, he can grow into a reliable high-leverage kicker. For a team looking for competition, depth, and a young specialist with room to sharpen, he’s a sensible fit[2][6].
