Fred Mitchell Award News

Press releases from The Fred Mitchell Award

Fred Mitchell Award 2017 Watch List announced

Aug 15, 2017
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... Read More

2016 award finalists, All-Americans announced

Dec 5, 2016
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... Read More

14 kickers recognized in Oct. Watch List

Nov 3, 2016
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... Read More

16 kickers recognized in Sept. Watch List

Oct 31, 2016
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... Read More

Fred Mitchell Award Watch List announced

Aug 15, 2016
The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 27 place-kickers on its annual Watch List for their excellence on the football field during the 2015 season and for continued community service during their off-season. “I continue to be encouraged by the quality of kickers on our 2016 preseason Watch List and we look... Read More

Concordia’s Obarski wins 2014 Fred Mitchell Award

Dec 18, 2014
Senior 9-of-10 from 40-plus Concordia University, St. Paul senior place-kicker Tom Obarski (Burnsville, MN) is the recipient of the 2014 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... Read More

Fordham’s Murray named 2012 Fred Mitchell Award winner

Dec 11, 2012
Senior hit on 25-of-30 FGs, including long of 55 Fordham University senior place-kicker Patrick Murray (Mahwah, NJ) is the recipient of the 2012 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... Read More
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Past Winners

2022 — Ethan Gettman
2021 — Ethan Ratke
2019 — Luis Aguilar
2018 — Roldan Alcobendas
2017 — Cole Tracy
2016 — Matt Davis
2015 — Matt Cotiguala
2014 — Tom Obarski
2013 — Sergio Castillo
2012 — Patrick Murray
2011 — Tom Lynch
2010 — Tom Lynch
2009 — Jeff Schebler

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