Van Zelst brings proven leg strength and reliability from Wisconsin’s 2022 kicking stint
Nate Van Zelst is a former Wisconsin placekicker who showed real game readiness in 2022, making 11 of 14 field goals and all 35 extra points, with a long of 47 yards and a strong finish in November. His calling card is composure under pressure and dependable short-to-midrange accuracy, backed by academic consistency and a walk-on-style rise that suggests strong work habits. He is best viewed as a steady, low-drama specialist rather than a pure power-profile kicker, and teams should value him for reliability and maturity when roster certainty matters.[2][4][6]
