Announcing the 1st 20 Selections for the 2023 TOP 12 Camp…
1. Alex Grace (2024, OH)
Postion: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Alex placed 9th in KO. His best ball of the weekend measured 65 yards, with 3.93 hang time. Alex also placed 9th in Punt and qualified for the finals with a score of 800. He proved to be a top combo player.
2. Caden Chittenden (2024, NV)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Caden is now a 2-Time TOP 12’er with a massive resume. Take a look… 2020 Vegas XXXVI Field Goal Finalist, 2020 Vegas XXXVI Class of 2024 Field Goal Champion, 2020 Vegas, XXXVI Class of 2024 Punt Champion, 2021 Underclassmen Invitational Day 1 Class of 2024 Field Goal Champion, 2022 Vegas XXXIX Class of 2024 Field Goal Last Man Standing Champion, 2022 Vegas XXXIX Field Goal Finalist , 2022 Vegas XL Class of 2024 Field Goal Champion, 2022 Vegas XL Field Goal Finalist, 2022 TOP 12 Camp Selection, 2023 Vegas XLI Punt Finalist, 2023 TOP 12 Camp Selection.
3. Caleb Ojeda (2024 JC, CA)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Caleb placed 2nd in KO. He averaged 68+ yards. His best ball measured 74 yards, with 3.81 hang time. He was also pure on field goal all weekend.
4. Connor Hawkins (2024, TX)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Connor place 7th in KO. He best ball of the weekend measured 72 yards, with 3.94 hang time. He was also pure on field goal all weekend.
5. Ethan Brumgard (2024, TX)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Ethan was the Class of 2024 Field Goal Charting Champion posting the highest score of the entire camp with a 14. He also placed 8th in KO. His best ball of the weekend measured 65 yards, with 4.25 hang time.
6. Ethan Devers (2024, GA)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Ethan was a finalist in the Class of 2024 FG Last Man Standing Competition on Saturday. He posted a score on 10 on FG on Sunday. He also boasts a strong resume. Take a look… 2021 GA Fall Camp Field Goal Champion, 2021 GA Fall Camp Overall Champion, 2022 Vegas XXXIX Field Goal Finalist, 2023 TOP 12 Camp Selection.
7. Gage Hurych (2024, OR)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Gage place 7th in Punt with a score of 830 qualifying him for the finals round. His best punt measured 47 yards, with 4.53 hang time. Gage placed 12th in FG with a score of 10. His best kickoff of the weekend measured 70 yards, with 3.97 hang time.
8. Kyle Lemmermann (2024, TX)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Kyle was the Class of 2024 Kickoff Charting Champion with the highest score of the weekend 1376. He averaged 66 yards, with 4.09 hang time. His best kickoff of the weekend measured 70 yards, with 4.37 hang time. His field goals are in a class of their own. And he is also a talented punter. Take a look at his resume… 2022 TOP 12 Camp Selection, 2022 TX Fall Camp Field Goal Champion, 2022 TX Fall Camp Kickoff Champion, 2022 TX Fall Camp Punt Champion, 2022 TX Fall Camp Overall Champion, 2023 Vegas XLI Class of 2024 Kickoff Champion, 2023 TOP 12 Camp Selection.
9. Logan Ellison (2024, IL)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Logan placed 12th in KO. What was most impressive was his best ball of the weekend… 73, 4.03 hang time. Logan was also strong on field goal. He has one of the strongest legs in America. Logan also has a strong resume… 2020 Vegas XXXVI Field Goal Finalist, 2020 Vegas XXXVI Class of 2024 Field Goal Champion, 2021 Vegas XXXVIII Class of 2024 Kickoff Charting Champion, 2023 TOP 12 Camp Selection.
10. Luke Ryerse (2025, MN)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Luke was the Class of 2025 Punt Last Man Standing Champion on Saturday. He was the Class of 2025 KO Charting Champion. Luke was the Class of 2025 Punt Charting Champion. He was a Vegas XLI Punt Finalist.
11. Martin Connington (2024, ID)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Martin started out his weekend by taking home the 2022 Chris Sailer Award, presented to the top High School Kicker in America fo the 2022 season. The 2-Time TOP 12’er is pure and accurate on FG. His best kickoff of the weekend measured 70 yards, with 4.32 hang time. Martin is also an excellent punter. Plus he has an impressive resume… 2022 WA Spring Camp Punt Champion, 2022 WA Spring Camp Kickoff Champion, 2022 WA Spring Camp Overall Champion, 2022 TOP 12 Camp Selection, 2022 Chris Sailer Award, presented to the nation’s top placekicker, Finalist, 2022 Chris Sailer Award WINNER, 2023 TOP 12 Camp Selection.
12. Mason Love (2024, MO)
Position: Punter & Kicker
Why did he make it? Mason was the top performing punter at the entire camp. He was the Class of 2024 Punt Charting Champion. He was a Punt Finalist. He finished Top 3 in the Punt Finals. He best ball measures 55+ yards, with 4.8+ hang time. His kickoffs are also special. Mason’s best ball measured 76 yards, with 4.02 hang time.
13. Michael Salgado-Medina (2024, CA)
Position: Punter & Kicker
Why did he make it? Michael was the Class of 2024 Punt Last Man Standing Champion on Saturday. He placed 4th in Punt with a score of 841 qualifying him for the finals. Michael is a pure FG Kicker. His best KO of the weekend measured 68 yards, with 4.03 hang time. He is a special combo prospect.
14. Mike Baker (2024, IL)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Mike was a finalist in the Class of 2024 FG Last Man Standing Competition. He placed 2nd in FG with a score of 13 (the 2nd highest score of the weekend). His best KO of the weekend measure 65 yards, with 3.9 hang time. Mike is a big time athlete with massive potential.
15. Niki Dugandzic (2025, IL)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Niki is the #1 ranked Kicker & Punter in America. His best punts measure 50+ yards, with 4.8+ hang time. Niki’s best kickoff of the weekend measured 67 yards, with 4.28 hang time. Niki is a special talent that doesn’t come along often.
16. Oliver Castaneda (2024, GA)
Position: Kicker
Why did he make it? Oliver placed 5th in FG with a score of 12. He finished runner up in the finals round with an impressive run in the brackets. Oliver placed 13th in KO. His best ball measured 65 yards, with 3.9 hang time. He is also a talented punter.
17. Ryon Sayeri (2024, CA)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Ryon was a finalist in the Class of 2024 FG Last Man Standing Competition. He placed 5th in KO. His best ball measured 66 yards, with 3.93 hang time. Ryon is also a top punter. He boasts an impressive resume. Take a look… 2022 Vegas XXXIX Class of 2024 Kickoff Champion, 2022 CA Spring Camp Field Goal Champion, 2022 Vegas XL Class of 2024 Kickoff Champion, 2022 Vegas XL Field Goal Finalist, 2022 TOP 12 Camp Selection, *2022 TOP 12 Selection*, 2023 TOP 12 Camp Selection.
18. Sam Finnegan (2024, WA)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Sam placed 6th in FG with a score of 11 qualifying for the finals. He placed 4th in KO with his best ball measuring 70 yards, with 3.97 hang time. Sam placed 17th in Punt. He best punt measured 47 yards, with 4.54 hang time. Sam proved that he is a top combo player by placing inside the top 20 in all three skills.
19. Samuel Dubwig (2024, AR)
Position: Punter
Why did he make it? Samuel was the Vegas XLI National Punting Champion! He qualified for the finals by placing 8th. Sam averaged 43+ yards.
20. Trey Coleman (2024, CA)
Position: Kicker & Punter
Why did he make it? Trey placed 6th in FG with a score of 11 qualifying him for the finals. He placed 2nd in KO with a score of 1306. His best kickoff of the weekend measured 72 yards, with 3.95 hang time. Trey placed 2nd in punt with a score of 851 qualifying him for the finals. His best punt measured 60 yards, with 4.3 hang time.
*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 (Titans), Dustin Hopkins (NFL), Dan Bailey (NFL), Tommy Townsend (Chiefs), Logan Cooke (Jaguars), Jake Camarda (Buccaneers), Corey Bojorquez (Browns), Braden Mann (Jets), Bradley Pinion (Falcons), Jordan Stout (Ravens), JK Scott (Chargers), Jake Bailey (Patriots), Tristan Vizcaino (NFL), Lucas Havrisik (Colts). Other Chris Sailer Kicking Alumni: Nick Folk (Patriots), Rodrigo Blankenship (NFL), Jamie Gillan (Giants), Ryan Wright (Vikings), Blake Gillikin (Saints) Drue Chrisman (Bengals), Eddy Pineiro (Panthers), Jason Sanders (Dolphins)…
20 Kickers / Punters have now been selected from Vegas XLI (January 14-15, 2023)
When is the next opportunity to get selected ? 20 additional Kickers / Punters will be selected at Vegas XLII (May 6-7, 2023). Register NOW for your chance to make this exclusive list and attend this amazing camp.
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