Carlson one of the nation's top kickers 

Most kickers don’t receive the same recognition of many skill-position players or linemen. However, Daniel Carlson (Colorado Springs, Colo./Classical Academy) isn’t like most kickers.

Carlson is considered one of the nation’s best – if not the best in his class – and a very dependable special teams option. As a kicker, he connects from 55-to-60 yards regularly and has nailed a career-best 68-yarder, and he also has a booming leg on kickoffs. As a punter, he averages better than 40 yards per attempt.

Add the fact that he’s a big, athletic kid – he’s 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, and he has an extensive soccer background – and it’s clear to see why he’s such a coveted recruit. Carlson already has an offer from Auburn, and he’s receiving major looks from Baylor, Virginia, Oregon and California.

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