1. Rhys Poggio

    Rhys Poggio

    Height: 5' 9" | Weight: 160lbs

    Class of 2029 | KS

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    Kohl's Comments

    Poggio competed at the 2026 Kohl’s Future Stars Event. He posted a 94.98 punt score, reflecting improved consistency and control throughout the session. Poggio’s standout punt traveled 47 yards with 4.51 seconds of hang time, highlighting strong leg talent paired with impressive ball flight and hang. His performance showed clear separation in the punting portion and pointed to high-level upside as he continues to refine his overall game. Rhys Poggio’s charting results at the 2025 Kohl's Western Winter Showcase reflected the hard work he has been putting in. He recorded 9 points on field goals and 95.05 in kickoff charting with a best ball that traveled 62 yards with 3.3 seconds of hang time. Poggio demonstrated significant improvement at the 2025 Kohl's National Scholarship Camp, where he achieved 14 points overall and showcased better command of his ball flight in field goals. He also recorded a kickoff score of 89.38 and an impressive punting score of 80.88, highlighted by a 45-yard "A" ball with 3.83 seconds of hang time. His performance at the 2025 Kohl's Spring Ranking Event included a kickoff score of 90.70 and a best ball traveling 57 yards with a 3.48-second hang time, indicating his potential for further growth in consistency and power. He is translating training into execution, and his confidence continues to rise with each event.

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    Athlete Bio

    Rhys Poggio is a 2029 combo specialist with advanced technique, strong leg talent, and rapid on-field development. As a freshman, he earned the starting varsity Kicker and Punter roles for Blue Valley Southwest (KS), contributing immediately at the 5A level. Rhys was named Honorable Mention All-State Kicker by the Wichita Eagle after converting 5 of 8 field goals (ranking #13 in Kansas per MaxPreps) and 16 of 17 PATs.

    On kickoffs, Rhys posted a 33% touchback rate, consistently driving the ball deep and demonstrating power well above typical freshman benchmarks. He also executed two successful onside kicks during the season, showcasing both situational awareness and ball control.

    With a strong training foundation and year-round development through Kohl’s Kicking, Rhys is emerging as one of the most promising specialists in the 2029 class.

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    Awards & Honors

    • 2025 All-State Kicker by the Wichita (KS) Eagle- Honorable Mention
    • 2025 Kohl's Up and Coming Top Performer

    Academics

    • GPA: 3.7

    Ranking Camp Results

    JANUARY 17, 2026 FUTURE STARS INVITATIONAL

    JANUARY 3, 2026 NATIONAL UNDERCLASSMAN CHALLENGE (INVITATION ONLY)

    DECEMBER 21, 2025 WESTERN WINTER SHOWCASE

    DECEMBER 14, 2025 SOUTHERN WINTER SHOWCASE

    DECEMBER 7, 2025 TEXAS WINTER SHOWCASE

    JULY 19, 2025 NATIONAL INVITATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP CAMP

    MAY 18, 2025 SOUTHERN SPRING SHOWCASE CAMP

    MAY 11, 2025 MIDWEST SPRING SHOWCASE CAMP

    MARCH 15, 2025 SPRING RANKING EVENT

    Charting data for Rhys is unavailable at this time.

    Training Camp Results

    DateCamp
    11/08/2025Omaha, NE Fall Assessment
    10/25/2025Kansas City, MO Fall Assessment
    06/07/2025St. Louis, MO - 2 Day Training Camp
    05/17/2025Kansas City, MO - 1 Day Training Camp
    04/05/2025Fayetteville, AR - 1 Day Training Camp
    01/11/2025St. Joseph, Mo - 1 Day Training Camp
    05/20/2023Kansas City, MO - 1 Day Training Camp
    10/29/2022Omaha, NE Fall Assessment

    Kickoffs

    Distance: 67.00 yards – Hang time: 3.24
    Distance: 64.00 yards – Hang time: 3.02
    Distance: 54.00 yards – Hang time: 3.11
    Distance: 45.00 yards – Hang time: 1.90
    Average Distance: 57.50 yards  |  Average Hang Time: 2.82 seconds

    Punts

    Distance: 41.00 yards – Hang time: 3.42
    Distance: 39.00 yards – Hang time: 3.73
    Distance: 39.00 yards – Hang time: 3.48
    Distance: 35.00 yards – Hang time: 3.43
    Distance: 31.00 yards – Hang time: 3.84
    Average Distance: 37.00 yards  |  Average Hang Time: 3.58 seconds

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    Kickoffs

    Distance: 50.00 yards – Hang time: 3.31
    Distance: 49.00 yards – Hang time: 3.16
    Distance: 42.00 yards – Hang time: 3.01
    Average Distance: 47.00 yards  |  Average Hang Time: 3.16 seconds

    Punts

    Distance: 30.00 yards – Hang time: 3.02
    Distance: 18.00 yards – Hang time: 3.87
    Distance: 8.00 yards – Hang time: 2.92
    Average Distance: 18.67 yards  |  Average Hang Time: 3.27 seconds

    Kickoffs

    Distance: 48.00 yards – Hang time: 2.93
    Distance: 47.00 yards – Hang time: 3.10
    Distance: 47.00 yards – Hang time: 3.10
    Distance: 46.00 yards – Hang time: 2.85
    Average Distance: 47.00 yards  |  Average Hang Time: 3.00 seconds

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    Kickoffs

    Distance: 46.00 yards – Hang time: 2.80
    Distance: 41.00 yards – Hang time: 2.90
    Distance: 38.00 yards – Hang time: 2.60
    Average Distance: 41.67 yards  |  Average Hang Time: 2.77 seconds

    Punts

    Distance: 25.00 yards – Hang time: 2.57
    Distance: 20.00 yards – Hang time: 2.40
    Distance: 15.00 yards – Hang time: 3.20
    Average Distance: 20.00 yards  |  Average Hang Time: 2.72 seconds

    Kickoffs

    Distance: 49.00 yards – Hang time: 3.06
    Distance: 45.00 yards – Hang time: 2.56
    Distance: 17.00 yards – Hang time: 2.00
    Distance: 15.00 yards – Hang time: 1.97
    Average Distance: 31.50 yards  |  Average Hang Time: 2.40 seconds

    Punts

    Distance: 27.00 yards – Hang time: 2.61
    Distance: 26.00 yards – Hang time: 2.71
    Distance: 21.00 yards – Hang time: 3.24
    Distance: 16.00 yards – Hang time: 2.96
    Distance: 14.00 yards – Hang time: 3.17
    Average Distance: 20.80 yards  |  Average Hang Time: 2.94 seconds

    Weekly Game Stats

    2024 Season

    Field GoalsExtra PointsPuntsKickoffsSnaps
    Game Date FGM/ FGAFGD XPM/ XPA #Avg.Inside 20 # TBs SS/ SA
    Jul 270/02/3000400/0

    Season Stats

    Field GoalsExtra PointsPuntsKickoffsSnaps
    Season FGM/ FGA XPM/ XPA #Avg.Inside 20 # TBs SS/ SA
    20255/816/170002170/0

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