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The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 34 place-kickers for their excellence on the football field for the 2018-2019 season and for continued community service during their off-season. As the list grows, so does our pride in these committed young men. “In this, our 10th year of presenting the Fred Mitchell Award, I am especially proud of the caliber of college kickers and community-minded individuals we are privileged to recognize in the 2018 preseason Watch List,” Mitchell said. “We have honored kickers in the past who have gone on to play professionally, and we have highlighted exceptional college kickers who have gone... Read More

Assumption College’s senior place-kicker Cole Tracy (Camarillo, CA) is the recipient of the 2017 Fred Mitchell Award. The Award is provided to the nation’s top place-kicker in FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and NJCAA for excellence on the football field and in the community. Over 750 place-kickers are eligible. The Award is named for Fred Mitchell, the All-American place-kicker from Wittenberg University and 41-year sports columnist for the Chicago Tribune. “Cole Tracy capped off a remarkable career with one of the most auspicious seasons in NCAA history by kicking 27 field goals in 29 attempts (93 percent), converting 67... Read More

The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 13 place-kickers for their excellence on the football field during the 2017 season and for continued community service during the year. Without exception, we are proud to celebrate the kickers listed herein. Fred Mitchell shared, “Our 2017 award finalists once again represent some of the finest college kickers in America, as well as some of the most conscientious and community-minded individuals.” The recipient of the Fred Mitchell Award will be announced Dec. 11, 2017, based on performance on the football field and in the community. The breakdown of the 13 place-kickers is as follows: Collegiate... Read More

The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 41 place-kickers for their excellence on the football field during the month of October and for continued community service during their off-season. As the list grows, so does our pride in these committed young men. The recipient of the Fred Mitchell Award will be announced in mid-December based on performance on the football field and in the community. Details are provided at www.fredmitchellaward.com. The season’s watch lists and updates may also be found on Facebook, facebook.com/fredmitchellaward, and on Twitter at @kickeruww. The breakdown of the 41 place-kickers is as follows: Collegiate Division – 8 FCS,... Read More

The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 31 place-kickers for their excellence on the football field during the month of September and for continued community service during their off-season. As the list grows, so does our pride in these committed young men. The recipient of the Fred Mitchell Award will be announced in mid-December based on performance on the football field and in the community. The breakdown of the 30 place-kickers is as follows: Collegiate Division – 6 FCS, 8 Division II, 13 Division III, 1 NAIA, and 2 NJCAA State – the place-kickers play at schools located in 19 different states.... Read More

The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 36 place-kickers for their excellence on the football field during the 2016 season and for continued community service during their off-season. “I am looking forward to the 2017 college football season with much anticipation as another group of outstanding candidates for our annual national kicking award display their talents on and off the field,” Mitchell said. “We have had a number of previous winners and Top 10 finalists kick in the NFL and the Canadian Football League. More importantly, members of our esteemed selection committee are proud of the community-minded young men that are recognized... Read More

University of North Carolina at Pembroke senior place-kicker Matt Davis (from Richlands, NC) is the recipient of the 2016 Fred Mitchell Award. The Award is provided to the nation’s top place-kicker in FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA and NJCAA for excellence on the football field and in the community.  Over 750 place-kickers are eligible. The Award is named for Fred Mitchell, the All-American place-kicker from Wittenberg University and sports columnist for the Chicago Tribune for 41 years.  Mitchell said, “We are delighted to congratulate Matt as the third Division II kicker to receive the Fred Mitchell Award in the... Read More

Ten finalists have been named for the 2016 Fred Mitchell Award designated as Fred Mitchell Award All-Americans. The Fred Mitchell Award is provided to the Football Championship Subdivision, Division II, Division III, NAIA or NJCAA place-kicker that excels on the football field and in the community. The place-kicker chosen for this Award will be announced on December 13, and he will be honored on February 20, 2017 at the National Football Foundation Chicago Chapter Awards Ceremony at Halas Hall in suburban Chicago. There were 28 place-kickers nominated for this Award. The breakdown of the 10 finalists is as follows: Collegiate... Read More

The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 14 place-kickers for their excellence on the football field during October and for continued community service off the field. It is a pleasure to recognize kickers that were nominated by their schools for terrific performances during the first month of the season. “I am pleased to see another impressive list of college kickers who excelled on and off the field in the month of October,” said Fred Mitchell. “Our esteemed selection committee looks forward to reviewing the performances of the eligible candidates this season and naming the 2016 winner next month.” The recipient of the... Read More

The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 16 place-kickers for their excellence on the football field during September and for continued community service off the field. It is a pleasure to recognize kickers that were nominated by their schools for terrific performances during the first month of the season. The recipient of the Fred Mitchell Award will be announced in mid-December based on performance on the football field and in the community. Details are provided at www.fredmitchellaward.com. The breakdown of the 16 place-kickers is as follows: Collegiate Division – 3 FCS, 5 Division II, 5 Division III, 1 NAIA, and 2 NJCAA... Read More