2024 TOP 12 Selections from Vegas XLIII

Announcing the 1st 20 Selections for the 2024 TOP 12 Camp…

1. Aiden Bui (2025, TX)
Postion: Kicker & Punter 
Why did he make it? Aiden is one of the purest FG Kickers in America. He finished 16th on KO. Aiden also proved his worth as a Punter by placing 4th.

2. Baylen Woodman (2025, WI)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Baylen was the overall Vegas XLIII National Kicking Champion. He also finished 3rd on FG and 3rd on KO.

3. Brandon Sims (2025, IL)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Brandon finished 6th on KO. He also qualified for the finals on FG with a score of 13.

4. Cooper Helmke (2025, LA)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Cooper finished 4th on KO. He hit the biggest KO of the weekend with a 70+, 4.25 ball. Cooper is also excellent on FG.

5. Dillon Curtis (2025, UT)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Dillon finished 2nd on KO. He is smooth on FG. Dillon also shows flashes of strong punting ability.

6. Erik Peters (2025, TX)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Erik finished 5th on KO. He also hit several balls with 3.9+ hang time. Erik hits a D1 level ball on FG.

7. Hunter McKee (2025, WA)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Hunter finished 2nd overall in the Final FG Competition just missing out on the national championship. He scored a 15 on FG! He also hit several KO’s with 3.8+ hang time.

8. Ian Gopez (2026, PA)
Position: Punter & Kicker
Why did he make it? He finished with the highest Punt score at the entire camp! He is also one of the very best Kickers in the Class of 2026.

9. Jacob Bonilla (JC, CA)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Jacob qualified for both the FG and Punt Finals. He also finished 5th on KO. He hit several balls with 3.9+ hang time over the course of the weekend.

10. Justin Dewers (2025, TX)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Justin was a FG qualifier with a score of 12, placing 7th. He also finished 8th on KO. His best KO of the weekend measured 70+ yards, with 4.13. hang time.

11. Kyler Peters (2025, CA)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Kyler is one of the purest FG Kickers in America. He qualified for the Finals Round with a score of 11. His kickoffs are solid. He is also an excellent punter.

12. Luis Rodriguez (JC, CA)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Luis finished 2nd of FG with a score of 14! He finished 8th on KO and 11th on Punt. His best kickoff of the weekend measure 70+ yards, with 4.03 hang time.

13. Luke Ryerse (2025, MN)
Position: Punter & Kicker
Why did he make it? Luke qualified for the Punt Finals. His best ball of the weekend measured 50+ yards, with 4.75 hang time. Luke scored a 10 on FG. His best KO of the weekend measure 70+ yards, with 3.85+ hang time.

14. Marcus Cassel (2025, MA)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Marcus has been a model of consistency. He finished 7th on FG with a score of 12. He also finished 21st on KO. He best ball of the weekend measured 65+ yards, with 3.85 hang time.

15. Niki Dugandzic (2025, IL)
Position: Punter & Kicker
Why did he make it? Niki was the overall Vegas XLIII National Punting Champion. He also finished 1st on both Punt and KO. He best punts measure 50+ yards, with 5.0+ hang time. His best KO measured 70+ yards, with 4.05 hang time.

16. Noah McGough (2025, TX)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Noah is one of the purest FG Kickers in America. He qualified for the Finals Round with a score of 11. His kickoffs are solid. Noah was also a Chris Sailer Kicking All-American.

17. Robert Meyer (2025, CA)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Robert finished 7th on KO. His best ball of the weekend measured 70+ yards, with 3.91 hang time. He finished 16th on Punt and 21st on FG.

18. Ty Powell (2025, LA)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Ty finished 2nd on Punt! He also qualified for the FG Finals with a score of 11. His KO’s are solid.

19. Tyler Prasuhn (2025, CA)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Tyler finished with the highest FG score of the entire camp with a 16! He also hit one of the biggest KO’s with a 70+ yard, 4.13 hang time kick. Plus, he’s a talented Punter.

20. William Walker (2025, UT)
Position: Punter & Kicker
Why did he make it? William dominated both Friday & Saturday! (He doesn’t compete on Sunday for religious reasons). William hit several Punts 50+ yards, with 4.75+ hang time. He earned an automatic qualifying Punt Finals Spot. His best KO measured 70+ yards, with 3.95 hang time. William is also excellent on FG.

Honorable Mention TOP 12 Camp Selections: Cole Draucker, Latrell Armstrong, Dieter Kelly, Kyah Francone, Sam Bruno, Noah Piper, Jesus Vilchis, Dylan Freebury, Aiden Stire, Rancho Rojas, Benson Ashley, Colby Frokjer, Ayden Treadaway, Ty Ackerman, Bohdie Ing, Eduardo Medina, Zane Colson, Lucas Tenbrock, Gavin Strance, CJ Wallace, Grant Horvath, Tyler Fujimoto.

*Athletes are listed in alphabetical order by first name.
*Evaluations and Statistics are compiled from both Saturday & Sunday from Vegas XLI.  

TOP 12 is a twenty plus year tradition of gathering the very best in America to maximize exposure. The tradition is rich with amazing success at all levels. Here a few notable alumni… Justin Tucker (Ravens), Bryan Anger (Cowboys), Tress Way (Commanders), Ryan Succop (Buccaneers), Ka’imi Fairbairn (Texans), Tyler Bass (Bills), Evan McPherson (Bengals), Cameron Dicker (Chargers), Randy Bullock (Giants), Dustin Hopkins (Browns), Dan Bailey (NFL), Tommy Townsend (Chiefs), Logan Cooke (Jaguars), Jake Camarda (Buccaneers), Daniel Whelan (Packers), Corey Bojorquez (Browns), Braden Mann (Eagles), Bradley Pinion (Falcons), Jordan Stout (Ravens), JK Scott (Chargers), Jake Bailey (Dolphins), Tristan Vizcaino (NFL), Lucas Havrisik (Rams/Browns), Tanner Brown (Rams). Other Chris Sailer Kicking Alumni: Nick Folk (Titans), Rodrigo Blankenship (NFL), Jamie Gillan (Giants), Ryan Wright (Vikings), Blake Gillikin (Cardinals) Drue Chrisman (Bengals), Eddy Pineiro (Panthers), Jason Sanders (Dolphins)… 

20 Kickers / Punters have now been selected from Vegas XLIII (January 13-14, 2024)

When is the next opportunity to get selected? 20 additional Kickers / Punters will be selected at Vegas XLIV (May 4-5, 2024). REGISTER HERE for your chance to make this exclusive list and attend this amazing camp.

10 Will Cards will be selected between May 6 – May 31 to make up the 50 final athletes who will attend the 2024 TOP 12 Camp (July 9-11) in Los Angeles, CA. Of the 50 who attend, 12 will earn the coveted yellow TOP 12 shirt & honor!

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