Dustin Hopkins began his training with the Kohl's staff in junior high and has continued through his NFL career.
Hopkins was recruited by Florida State out of Clear Lake High School in Houston, TX after they were impressed with his tremendous kickoff ability. During his collegiate career, Dustin would set the NCAA FBS career record of points scored by a kicker at 448.
He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 6th round of the 2013 Draft but due to injuries and competition, Dustin eventually found his way to the Washington Redskins for the 2015 season. He has kicked over 230 field goals throughout his NFL career.
With three kickers overall taken in the NFL Draft, the sixth round was a big one. All with similar attributes, when the first was selected, other teams knew they had to act fast. Within the span of ten draft picks, all three top kickers on draft boards were taken by teams looking for a kicker.
36 of the last 46 NFL drafted specialists over the past 10 years have been Kohl's attendees. Here's a look at all 44 Kohl's athletes taken in the NFL Draft and how involved they were with the Kohl's Staff.
