reliable Texas Tech kicker with proven leg strength and big-game experience
In his Texas Tech career, Donnie Carona brought steady placekicking value with a career field-goal percentage of 61.3%, an extra-point rate of 95.4%, a long of 52 yards, and 140 total points, showing he could handle both routine kicks and pressure-range attempts. He was also durable and experienced enough to factor in key Big 12 moments, including a strong 2011 showing versus Texas A&M. If you need a kicker with a live leg and experience in high-leverage conference games, Carona fits the profile, though his field-goal consistency was more dependable from shorter-to-mid range than from deep.
