Introducing the Second 20 2019 TOP 12 Camp Invitees!

May 22, 2019 By

Nearly 400 specialists attended Vegas XXXIV May 11-12, 2019. Talent from over 40 states and 3 countries attended the most popular camp in the world for Kickers, Punters & Long Snappers. The 34rd event in Las Vegas was a tremendous success. As always the #1 goal of all recruits in attendance is to make the prestigious exposure list known as the TOP 12. Here are just a few names that are part of this exclusive fraternity… Justin Tucker, Dan Bailey, JK Scott, Bryan Anger, Ryan Allen, Ryan Succop, Kai Forbath, Tress Way, Bradley Pinion, Logan Cooke, Randy Bullock, Ka’imi Fairbairn, Cody Parkey, Dustin Hopkins, Blair Walsh, Colby Wadman. The list goes on and on.

I am proud to announce the 2nd 20 TOP 12 Camp Invitees that will attend the TOP 12 Camp (July 15-17, 2019). *in alphabetical order.

Bert Auburn (2021, TX)
Daniel Bethel (2021, TN)
Andres Borregales (2021, FL)
Noah Burnette (2020, NC)
Tanner Cragun (2020, TX)
Fabien Guillen (2020, CA)
Conor Hunt (2020, HI)
Dante Jackson (2020, CA)
David Kemp (2021, KS)
RJ Lopez (2020, CA)
Quinn Maretzki (2020, HI)
Marshall Nichols (2021, GA)
Everett Ornstein (2020, TX)
Isaac Riffle (2020, NC)
Carson Roberts (2020, TX)
Brenden Segovia (2021, CA)
Gianni Smith (2020, CA)
Evan Warren (2020, MD)
Paxton Winders (JC, CA)
Carson Zilmer (2020, AZ)

These 20 Kickers / Punters are clearly well deserving of the honor of being selected to attend the 2019 TOP 12 Camp. They should be commended on their accomplishments. I understand that many other tremendous kicking and punting specialists in attendance were also deserving and can state their case as to why they are deserving over the first 20 selected. In the end, these choices were made based on several factors and ultimately the decision of Chris Sailer.

1st Alternates (in alphabetical order)
Ben D’aquilla (2020, CA)
Tommy Day (2021, TN)
Land Gebhard (2020, MS)
Parker Hannon (2020, GA)
CeJ Jones (2020, GA)
Reed Kieny (2020, TX)
Sergio Listo (JC, OH)
Anthony Meader (2020, CA)
Brett Money (2020, NM)
Hayden Olsen (2020, GA)
Kevin Thibodeaux (2020, OH)
*Alternates will be selected if for any reason any of the 40 selected cannot attend.

*The 5 Wild Card Selections will be made in the coming weeks. Wild Cards selections are open to ANYONE deserving.

The second 20 selected will join the first 20 selected & 5 wild cards to make up the TOP 12 Camp where all 45 will compete for TOP 12 Honors!

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2018 GA Summer Camp Recap – James Williams Wins Again!

June 30, 2018 By

The 2018 Chris Sailer Kicking Summer Camp Tour is now in full stride. The most recent stop was in Atlanta, GA on Sunday July 1st. This region of the country is always loaded with talent. The current #1 Kicker and #1 Punter in the nation in the Class of 2019 come from this regional camp. The future continues to look bright with talented specialists from GA, TN, AL, AR, MS and more. Take a look at the results.

Overall Camp Champion – James Williams (2020, GA)
James continues to prove that he is a legitimate D1 scholarship pick. The current #2 Kicker in the nation and #1 Punter in the nation in the Class of 2020 was once again dominant. He won both major field goal competitions with his tremendous accuracy and range. He never missed a kick in competition including several kicks of 50+ yards. James hits a big time D1 ball on both field goal and kickoff. He is also impressive as a Punter. The TOP 12 Camp selection has and will continue to impress college coaches. Look from James to be one of the very first specialists offered a scholarship in his class.

Kickoff Champion – Sam Contorno (2019, AL)
Sam was impressive in all areas of his game from start to finish. He won the kickoff competition by averaging 65+ yards with 3.9+ hang time. His best ball measured nearly 70 yards with 4.0 hang time. He was also a major factor in the field goal competitions. He hits a pure ball off the ground and easily has 50+ yard range. Sam also proved that he is a legitimate punting prospect. He is a fine young man that is going to make a great addition to a college football program.

Punt Champion – Jack Martin (2019, AL)
Jack is an excellent punting prospect. He is a great looking athlete with and explosive leg. He won both major punt competitions by averaging 40+ yards with solid hang time. The ball jumps off his foot and he has only scratched the surface of what he is capable of. The lefty has the tools and ability to take his game to any college level with continued hard work. Look for Jack to impress college coaches over the course of the next year and pick up offers.

Class of 2019 Standouts: Sam Contorno, Jack Martin, Matthew Rigney, Mason Lowell, Brandon Ferguson, Luke Lynn, Collin Hartley, Weston Landry, Caden Davis, Collin Tamas, Jack Westbrook.

Class of 2020 Standouts: James Williams, Connor Ammon, Nolan McCord, Drew Bookman, Hayden Olsen, Albert Jang, Lane Gilchrest, Luke Jenkins, Jonathan Burks, Kade Loggins, Tabor Miller, Hunter Grepiotis.

Class of 2021 Standouts: Andres Borregales, Drake Tabor, Connor Wood, Nathan Ellisor, Daniel Bethel, Peyton Engel.

Future Star: Harry Wikoff

Chris Sailer Kicking will next make stops in Chicago, IL (July 9), Rock Hill, SC (July 11-12, FBU Top Gun) – Chris Sailer Kicking will select specialists at this camp for the Adidas Freshman All-American Game, the U.S. Army All-America Bowl & the Polynesian All-America Bowl, Los Angeles, CA (July 14-15, College Camp), Los Angeles, CA (July 16-18, TOP 12 Camp), Los Angeles, CA (July 19-20, Underclassmen Invitational), & Dallas, TX (July 22). For more information and to register, visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com

GA Champions: James Williams, Jack Martin & Sam Contorno #TeamSailer

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Top Gun – 2017 U.S. Army & Youth All-Americans

July 16, 2016 By

The nation’s best made their way to Rock Hill, SC to compete for the most prestigious Youth and High School All-American Games in the nation.  FBU in partnership with Chris Sailer Kicking hosted their annual Top Gun Camp for specialists July 14-15, 2017.  Over 1,300 athletes in all will participate in this camp before all is said and done.  At stake, four high school U.S. Army All-American, two ninth grade FBU All-American and two 8th grade FBU All-American selections for kickers/punters.  Specialists form all over the United States met up in SC to battle for the honor.  Take a look at the results.

U.S. Army All-Americans
Kickers:

2017 U.S. Army All-American selected by Chris Sailer

U.S. Army All-American selected by Chris Sailer

Brandon Ruiz (AZ) – The #1 ranked kicker in the nation and Alabama commit dominated the field.  His field goals are elite and his kickoffs are ready for SEC ball right now.  He defeated Jonathan Doerer (NC) and Chris Landgrebe (OH) in the finals to earn one of the coveted spots.  Look for Brandon to have a large impact on the game.

Joseph Bulovas (LA) – The #2 ranked kicker in the nation and Georgia Tech commit was on fire from start to finish.  He has 60 yard field goal range and hits his kickoffs deep into the end zone.  Joseph is a tremendous athlete that does extremely well under pressure.  He is well deserving of this honor and will represent the East very well.

Punters:
Tucker Day (TN) – The #1 ranked punter in the nation showed proved why he is deserving of that rank once again.  He easily had the strongest leg of all the punters and hit the biggest ball.  HIs strength and consistency earned him the spot in the end.  He defeated Tommy Martin (VA) in the final by nailing a 60 yard punt with 4.84 second hang time.  Tucker has NFL type talent.

Joseph Doyle (TN) – Tennessee made it a clean sweep at the punting position with Joseph’s phenomenal performance.  He was the most consistent punter over the course of the two days and it paid off in the end.  He average over 40 yards with 4.6 plus hang time.  He also stepped up under pressure and defeated other major D1 prospects.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl will take place on January 7, 2017 at the Alamo Dome in TX.  The game will air on NBC.

Class of 2018 Top Gun MVP
BT Potter (SC) – Talented athlete with a big time leg.  He dominated most on kickoffs.

Class of 2019 Top Gun Co-MVP’s
Jason Stricker (NC) – Consistent performer that kicks with great technique.

Josh Plaster (TX) – Strong legged young man with a bright future.

YouthhClass of 2020 FBU Youth All-Americans
Dillon Fedor (NV) – Dillon is a special talent.  He did an excellent job over the course of the two days.  Whichever team he lands on will be in good hands.

Parker Hannon (GA) – The longtime FBU and Chris Sailer Kicking specialist came through in the clutch.  He has a great leg for his age and kicks with great consistency.

Class of 2021 FBU Youth All-Americans
Andrew Borregales (FL) – He is an excellent young kicker.  Kicks with great technique and does well under pressure.

Carter Davis (FL) – The longtime FBU and Chris Sailer Kicking specialist earned All-American Honors for the second straight year.  He does an excellent job.

The FBU Youth All-American Bowls will take place at the Alamo Dome in TX.

For more information visit www.ChrisSailerKicking.com

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