This is a current list of specialists in the transfer portal who have recently been evaluated by the Kohl's staff at an event.
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This list includes college transfers as well as unsigned seniors we see post-Signing Day.
**Updated as of January 2024
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| Ranking | Name | State | Class | Commitment | |
| 5 Stars | |||||
| 1 | Johnson, Sam (Joseph) | AL | 2020 | ||
| 2 | Van Winkle, Jaren | AL | 2021 | ||
| 3 | Gagnon, Chance | FL | 2021 | ||
| 4 | Lawson, Owen | MO | 2020 | ||
| 5 | Hammond, William | WI | 2021 | ||
| 6 | Janish, Elliot | OK | 2020 | ||
| 7 | Melanson, Michael | NV | 2012 | ||
| 8 | Hohl, Jacob | NE | 2020 | ||
| 9 | Grossbard, Emmitt | NY | 2020 | ||
| 4.5 Stars | |||||
| 10 | Lindstrom, Hunter | TX | 2021 | ||
| 11 | Ellis, Thomas | CO | 2018 | ||
| 12 | Yurkunas, Shea | TX | 2022 | ||
| 13 | Dowd, Cade | TX | 2022 | ||
| 14 | Hardy, Alex | GA | 2018 | ||
| 15 | Oguz, Cruz | MS | 2023 | ||
| 16 | Aller, Luke | VA | 2023 | ||
| 17 | Rigby, Ozlo | FL | 2021 | ||
| 18 | Peterman, Crew | AZ | 2021 | ||
| 19 | Barth, Emory | KS | 2023 | ||
| 4 Stars | |||||
| Barba, Max | MD | 2023 | |||
| Dowd, Cade | TX | 2022 | |||
| Ellis, Thomas | CO | 2018 | |||
| Lozano, Daniel | CAN | 2023 | |||
| Regier, Ethan | TX | 2023 | |||
| Schuette, Deakon | IL | 2023 | |||
| Watson, Nathaniel | NC | 2023 | |||
| Wojnowski, Adam | 2023 | ||||
| 3.5 Stars | |||||
| Banister, Noah | CA | 2022 | |||
| Barth, Emory | KS | 2023 | |||
| Petrucci, Joe | NJ | 2023 | |||
| 3 Stars | |||||
| Miles, John | IL | 2023 | |||
| Ranking | Name | State | Class | Evaluation | Commitment | |
| 5 Stars | ||||||
| 1 | Johnson, Sam (Joseph) | AL | 2020 | Sam Johnson had arguably the best all-around performance at the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase. The prospect, recruited by Alabama out of high school, posted a 48+ yard average during the charting session easily making the final competitions of the event. Johnson notably had the most consistent punting performance of the group on film during the final competitions. He also showed an ability to kick off, with his biggest kickoff having 68 yards of distance and 3.77 seconds of hang time. As an available college transfer, Johnson has the potential to compete for a job right away with a team. | ||
| 2 | Van Winkle, Jaren | AL | 2021 | At the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase, Van Winkle earned a spot in final competitions by finishing third overall in punt charting. He showed his ability to swing up and through the ball with the second highest hang time average of camp. Van Winkle also showed his ability to kick field goals, scoring a respectable 7 points, and scoring 102+ points on kickoffs. Van Winkle proved his ability to punt at a high level, and had a nice showing in final competitions. | ||
| 3 | Gagnon, Chance | FL | 2021 | Gagnon topped the punt charts at the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase in January, earning him a spot in the final competitions against a very good group of punters. During charting, over half of his punts had 50+ yards of distance, with an overall 50-yard average. He also showed his ability to be a nice combo prospect, making a consistent score of 8, which also landed him in the finals for the field goal competition. He is continuing work on his kickoff technique to create more power, and would make a nice starting punter who also knows how to step in and kick if needed. | ||
| 4 | Lawson, Owen | MO | 2020 | Owen Lawson showed another nice performance at the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase, where he posted the highest average hang time of the event during charting (4.58). He charted 4 punts with over 4.8 seconds of hang time. At the Texas Showcase in December his best ball was a big one, at 64 yards with 4.69 seconds of hang time. His consistency in his hang times has improved since the staff saw him last, and has noticeably improved overall as a punter. He was one of the two clear top finishers at the Texas Showcase and is available to transfer and compete for a starting spot as soon as possible. | ||
| 5 | Hammond, William | WI | 2021 | At the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase, Will Hammond had a great performance. Finishing in the top 7 of punt charting, Hammond qualified for the final competitions of the event. With a final score of 102.2, he averaged 41.9 yards per punt. He charted four balls with over 45 yards of distance, showing consistency and power. He was able to compete among a great group of punters in the competition finals and is ready to make an impact competing for a job this spring/fall | ||
| 6 | Janish, Elliot | OK | 2020 | For the second year in a row, former QB Janish Elliot made his way into the competition finals at the Kohl's Transfer Showcase. In 2024 he was able to finish in the top 8 for average distance. In 2023 His punt score of 113.5 included many punts in the 50-yard, 4.2-4.5 range. Janish has very good hands and is very close to being ready to go into a "Power Five" Game and be dependable. Janish has the hands and frame D1 coaches are looking for and has college game experience! | ||
| 7 | Melanson, Michael | NV | 2012 | Melanson has found success at multiple Kohl's events in the past and has shown well in past seasons at the College of Sequoias. His most recent Kohl's event was the 2024 Transfer Showcase in Texas. He was able to finish in the top group of punters who advanced to the competition finals of the camp. His biggest punt had 51 yards of distance with 4.41 seconds of hang time. He's shown consistency over the years and is ready to compete for a job as a transfer. | ||
| 8 | Hohl, Jacob | NE | 2020 | At the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase, Hohl bested his kickoff score with a 72-yard kickoff with over 4 seconds of hang time. He showed consistency with improved leg strength from the 2023 Kohl's Midwest Showcase in Chicago this December. In Chicago he showed his capabilities with his biggest kickoff traveling 67 yards with over 3.8 seconds of hang time. He scored 9 points during the field goal charting phase of camp. He is constantly making improvements in both his technique and power each time our staff sees him. As a 2023 graduate, Hohl has plenty of years of eligibility ahead of him to make an impact for a team. | ||
| 9 | Grossbard, Emmitt | NY | 2020 | Grossbard is a UCLA student and has attended multiple Kohl's events. His latest was the 2023 Transfer Challenge were his made the finals as a punter. Grossbard charted a score of 109.3 on day one of camp. His hands and ability to drive the ball have gotten better over the last year or so. Grossbard has the ability to help a college football team. If his drop is clean and he's timing his hips up well, Grossbard can hit 4.7-5.0 type hang-times! | ||
| 4.5 Stars | ||||||
| 10 | Lindstrom, Hunter | TX | 2021 | Hunter Lindstrom recently competed at the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase. Lindstrom was close to making the punt finals, posting a score of 99.8 points with an average distance measuring in as top 6 at the event. Lindstrom showed great drive with his punting and will continue to add hang time. His farthest punt was a 50-yard ball. He is ready to transfer and compete for a roster spot this fall. | ||
| 11 | Ellis, Thomas | CO | 2018 | At the 2023 Kohl's Western Showcase, Thomas Ellis finished charting with a 44.3-yard punt average. Ellis showed consistency hitting his three furthest punts with 48, 49, and 50 yards yards of distance. He will continue to develop to add hangtime to his punts over the next few months and is available for transfer, looking for a college home for this fall. | ||
| 12 | Yurkunas, Shea | TX | 2022 | Punter Shea Yurkunas competed at the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase in Dallas, Texas this past January. The punter finished the event with a 43.1-yard punt average, posting multiple punts of over 50 yards in distance. His biggest punt was a 50-yard ball with 4.45 seconds of hang time. Yurkunas showed great leg strength and is continuing to work on his consistency with the big ball. He is a great prospect who deserves to be evaluated by programs looking for a punter. | ||
| 13 | Dowd, Cade | TX | 2022 | Cade Dowd bumped up to a 4.5-star rating with his performance at the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase, showing he is much improved. The punter posted a 40-yard punt average with a best punt of 49 yards. At the 2023 Texas Showcase, Dowd showed flashes during the punt charting portion of camp charting multiple kicks of 40 yards or more. He also stepped up under pressure and won the final punt competition at the event. Dowd also has a background in kicking and would be a nice addition to a roster for the coming season. | ||
| 14 | Hardy, Alex | GA | 2018 | Alex Hardy last competed at the 2024 Transfer Showcase in Dallas, TX in January. There he kicked off with a final score of 99.5 with his biggest kick having 67 yards of distance and 3.48 seconds of hang time. Hady earned a spot in the competition finals by winning a field goal competition in front of the whole camp. He has a nice smooth field goal technique. He also charted punts, with an average distance of 41+ yards. He charted four punts with over 45 yards of distance. Hardy would make a nice combo prospect for a program and is available to transfer. | ||
| 15 | Oguz, Cruz | MS | 2023 | Cruz Oguz competed and showed well at the 2023 Kohl's Spring Ranking Event. The 2023 graduate graded out at the 4.5-star level. He showed a strong leg by hitting 3 charted punts with over 54 yards of distance, with his last of 61 yards. Oguz did well driving the football downfield with his 49-yard average and would be a great candidate for a team looking for a punter/kickoff specialist, who also kicks field goals. | ||
| 16 | Aller, Luke | VA | 2023 | Luke Aller earned 4.5 stars after topping the punt charts at the 2023 Kohl's Eastern Showcase Camp in December. Aller posted 3 punts of 50 yards or more, with his highest punt having 4.51 seconds of hang time. He showed consistent leg strength while averaging 45 yards in distance. Aller is a 2023 transfer punter with plenty of eligibility left to make an impact for a team this year, and plenty seasons following. | ||
| 17 | Rigby, Ozlo | FL | 2021 | Rigby notably moved up to 4.5-star status as a punter with his performance at the 2023 Kohl's National Scholarship Camp in July. He hit multiple punts of over 50 yards with a notable 57-yard punt. At the 2023 Kohl's Southern Showcase in May, Rigby participated in both kicking and punting. The Florida athlete showed consistency connecting on 12 points during field goal during the charting session. He also showcased a few long kickoffs with his biggest traveling 72 yards and having 3.81 seconds of hang time. He also charted punts, with a hang time on his biggest punt reaching more than 4.5 seconds. Rigby would be a nice kicking prospect who could serve as a punter or back-up punter as well. | ||
| 18 | Peterman, Crew | AZ | 2021 | At the 2023 Kohl's Western Showcase in December, Crew Peterman competed in both kicking and punting. He showed his leg strength by finishing in the top 5 of the kickoff charts. His biggest kickoff was a 71-yard kick with over 4 seconds of hangtime. He stepped up during the drill evaluation phase of camp and showed an ability to consistently strike a football on field goals. He has a powerful ball-striking ability and is continuing to gain consistency. He also graded out at the 4.5-star level as a punter by finishing in the top 10 at the event, showing his ability to be a solid combo kicking/punting prospect. Peterman is ready to compete for a job! | ||
| 19 | Barth, Emory | KS | 2023 | Punter Emory Barth competed at the 2023 Kohl's Spring Ranking Event in March. He hit multiple punts that traveled 50 yards or more, with his highest charted punt having 4.71 seconds of hang time. Barth consistently hit punts with a 45-yard average at the event and graded out at the 4.5-star level. He is a 2023 still on the board and available as a college punter. | ||
| 4 Stars | ||||||
| Barba, Max | MD | 2023 | Barba competed at the 2023 Kohl's National Scholarship Camp, and showed the same prowess at kicking he did in the spring. He also slightly bettered his punting score, showing another discipline he continues to improve on to add to his toolbox. At the 2023 Southern Showcase in May he connected on 12 of 15 points during field goal charting and demonstrated his leg strength during kickoff charting. His first charted ball was a 76-yard kick with 4.14 seconds of hang time. He would go on to chart 4 of his 5 kicks over 70 yards, finishing in the top few of kickoff charting. | |||
| Dowd, Cade | TX | 2022 | Dowd competed during the 2023 Kohl's Showcase Tour in Dallas, Texas. Dowd showed flashes during the punt charting portion of camp charting multiple kicks of 40 yards or more. He also stepped up under pressure and won the final punt competition at the event. You can tell Dowd is one of the more dedicated athletes when it comes to punting and is hungry. Dowd also has a background in kicking and would be a nice addition to a roster for the coming season. | |||
| Ellis, Thomas | CO | 2018 | At the 2023 Kohl's Western Showcase, Thomas Ellis finished charting with a 44.3-yard punt average. Ellis showed consistency hitting his three furthest punts with 48, 49, and 50 yards yards of distance. He will continue to develop to add hang time to his punts over the next few months and is available for transfer, looking for a college home for this fall. | |||
| Lozano, Daniel | CAN | 2023 | Lozano graded out as a 4-star punter and 4-star kicker during the 2023 Kohl's Showcase Tour. The international athlete, from Canada, was able to chart 5 punts over 40 yards in distance with a long of 47. He scored a 91.9 during kickoff charting and made 5 field goals. Lozano is worth a look, with a solid punter who can also kick off for his team. Lozano is continuing to work at his craft in both kicking and punting and is ready for the upcoming football season. | |||
| Regier, Ethan | TX | 2023 | At the 2024 Spring Ranking Event in Dallas, Texas Ethan Regier scored a 93.53 during punt charting. With 2 punts just under 40 yards, he also reached 4.43 seconds with his biggest hang time. Regier is a younger transfer with more years of eligibility than most, and is continueing to develop his leg strength and consistency. He should continue to add distance and hang time this spring and summer. | |||
| Schuette, Deakon | IL | 2023 | Deakon Schuette earned a 5-star rating in Atlanta at the 2023 Kohl's Southern Showcase Camp. He tied for third in the field goal charts with 14 points at an event with close to 200 specialists. Schuette earned a third-place finish outright in kickoffs with a score of 111. He charted the single biggest kickoff at the event with 76 yards of distance and 3.81 seconds of hang time. Schuette has plenty of eligibility and should compete for the job if given the opportunity at any level. | |||
| Watson, Nathaniel | NC | 2023 | Nathaniel Watson competed at the 2023 Kohl's Southern Showcase camp in December. He graded out as a 4-star punter at the event and is continuing to improve. Watson averaged just under 40 yards per punt, with his biggest reaching 47 yards of distance. The North Carolina native is continuing to work and is available for transfer options as soon as possible. | |||
| Wojnowski, Adam | 2023 | Adam Wojnowski graded out as both a 4-star kicker and punter competing in Chicago at the 2023 Kohl's Midwest Winter Showcase Camp. He showed consistency on kickoffs, with most of his kicks having over 58 and 60 yards of distance. Most a number of big punts had over 3.5 seconds of hang time. His punting included a group of punts with well over 45 yards with a long of 51. He is continuing to build consistency in his punting and should make some nice strides in the next few months. He is a 2023 combo prospect with plenty of years of eligibility ahead. | ||||
| 3.5 Stars | ||||||
| Banister, Noah | CA | 2022 | Noah Banister competed at the 2023 Winter Ranking Event in Los Angeles. The athlete from California competed as a punter/kickoff specialist, posting a final score of 84.36 during the punt charting phase of camp. During the the drill work period of the event, Banister showed flashes of consistency that he will continue to build over the fall and summer months. | |||
| Barth, Emory | KS | 2023 | Emory Barth competed during the 2023 Kohl's National Showcase Tour in December. His punt session included three punts of over 40 yards of distance with his longest reaching 43 yards. Emory is continuing to build consistency in his ball-to-foot contact to be ready for the upcoming season as a transfer punter. | |||
| Petrucci, Joe | NJ | 2023 | Petrucci recently competed at the Kohl's 2023 Eastern Showcase in New Jersey. His biggest kickoff was a 64-yard kick with a final score of just under 93 points. He also competed as a punter, scoring 84.01 points. Petrucci is continuing to build consistency and is continuing to improve each week in prep for a chance this upcoming season. | |||
| 3 Stars | ||||||
| Miles, John | IL | 2023 | John Miles competed at the 2024 Kohl's Transfer Showcase in Dallas, Texas this past January. At the event, he charted 98.4 points during the kickoff session while posting his biggest kickoff at 61 yards and 3.93 seconds of hang time. Miles is continuing to work on his consistency with field goals and shows potential. He is a 2023 graduate who has a good amount of eligibility ahead of him. | |||
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