Specialists are often overlooked during the NFL Draft process. The number of long snappers, kickers, and punters who get drafted is minimal compared to other positions, and they face immense pressure in crucial moments.
That pressure will be especially high at the 2025 Shrine Bowl, where these athletes will aim to impress NFL scouts and enhance their chances of being selected in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.
Top Specialists To Watch in the 2025 Shrine Bowl
5) Josh Wojciechowicz, LS, Colorado School of Mines
Long snappers rarely get drafted; the last player to do so was Cameron Cheeseman, who was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
However, Josh Wojciechowicz stands out due to his combination of size, skill, and athleticism, which should attract NFL teams in 2025. At 6’3″ and 245 pounds, Wojciechowicz’s background as a high school wrestler enhances his leverage and strength—qualities that will intrigue NFL scouts.
4) Luke Elzinga, P, Oklahoma
Luke Elzinga led the SEC in 2024 with 60 punts, totaling 2,687 yards and averaging 44.8 yards per punt.
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A transfer from Central Michigan, the Oklahoma Sooner has amassed over 10,000 punting yards in his five-year college career. Additionally, Elzinga showcased his versatility by completing all three of his passing attempts for 66 yards on fake punts in 2024, which increases his appeal to NFL teams.
3) Ben Sauls, K, Pittsburgh
Ben Sauls has emerged as one of the most reliable kickers in college football during the 2024 season. The Pittsburgh Panther kicker successfully converted 21 of his 24 field goal attempts (87.5%), with a long of 58 yards.
Notably, Sauls has only missed two career extra points, both of which occurred in 2021 when he was not the starting kicker. Furthermore, he has made 73 consecutive extra-point attempts over the past three seasons.
2) Kai Kroeger, P, South Carolina
A popular player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, Kai Kroeger, is looking to take his opportunity at the shot at the NFL at the 2025 Shrine Bowl. In his five seasons in Columbia, South Carolina, the punter has punted for over 11,800 yards, averaging 44.6 yards per punt.
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He is also experienced in attempting a fake punt. Kroeger has completed seven of his 10 career passing attempts and has three touchdowns.
1) Andres Borregales, K, Miami (FL)
Andres Borregales ranked third in college football in 2024 with an impressive 94.7% field goal conversion rate, making him a promising candidate for the upcoming draft.
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The Miami Hurricanes kicker made a career-long 56-yard field goal in 2024 and finished the season missing only one of his 19 field goal attempts. Additionally, Borregales successfully converted all 62 of his extra-point attempts, having missed just one of his 184 attempts throughout his college career.
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