Waylon Payne: The Joy Is Loud. The Dream Is Bigger.
Waylon Payne is a 2027 specialist from Medina Valley High School in Castroville, Texas. This story highlights the joy, trust, and steady growth shaping a young athlete with a big future.
Felipe Neves: He Didn’t Grow Up in Football—He’s About to Leave a Mark on It
Felipe Neves is a rising specialist whose path into football is built on curiosity, adaptability, and belief. This story follows the unique background and mindset fueling his development.
Brody Tunison: A three down athlete in a specialist jersey
Brody Tunison is a 2027 long snapper from Indian Rocks Christian School in Largo, Florida. This story highlights the athleticism, versatility, and presence that make him stand out beyond the snap.
Declan Lowry: One Swing Is Enough
Declan Lowry is a 2027 kicker and punter from The St. James Performance Academy in Springfield, Virginia. This story explores the confidence, environment, and clean ball-striking shaping his rise.
Daxon Kiesau: Built by the Grind, Defined by Consistency
Daxon Kiesau is a 2027 long snapper from Urbandale High School in Iowa. This story looks at the consistency, physicality, and work ethic building his foundation in the position.
Teddy Tholen: The Family Business & carrying the legacy forward.
Teddy Tholen is a 2028 long snapper carrying forward a family legacy with purpose and polish. This story highlights the standard, discipline, and long-term upside already shaping his path.
Colt Abbott: Built With Intention
Colt Abbott is a 2027 kicker from Louisville Ballard High School in Kentucky. This story highlights the intention, patience, and mindset shaping one of the position’s rising young specialists.
Noah Ash: Born for Big Moments & A Relentless Rise
Noah Ash is a rising specialist built for pressure and big moments. This story follows the relentless climb, belief, and competitive edge that continue to separate his path.
Layton Fryfogle: Purpose Over Pressure
Layton Fryfogle is a 2027 kicker from George County High School in Lucedale, Mississippi. This story looks at the faith, family, and purpose shaping his development on and off the field.
Javis Underwood: Small-Town Roots, Big-Time Standard:
Javis Underwood is a 2027 long snapper from Garden County High School in Oshkosh, Nebraska. This story highlights the toughness, humility, and blue-collar standard behind his rise.

