Arkansas kicker Charlie Von Der Meden: big-leg upside, still chasing live-game reps
Charlie Von Der Meden is a former five-star kicker from Tomball HS who arrived at Arkansas with legit blue-chip special-teams pedigree, and reports have repeatedly noted his ability to hit from range in camp, including a made 42-yarder in an August 2024 scrimmage. In the 2025 preseason, he was still part of a three-way kicking battle with Scott Starzyk and Blake Ford, which tells you Arkansas sees development upside but also wants more consistency before handing him the keys. If you’re looking for a long-term specialist with strong recruitment credentials and real power, he’s worth watching; if you want a proven college production résumé, he’s not there yet.
