Athlete Stories

Stories of kickers, punters, and long snappers building their path through discipline, development, and steady progression.

Each athlete story on OTU is built to highlight more than a highlight reel. These stories capture the work, mindset, family support, setbacks, and growth that shape a specialist over time.

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Ethan Curry | Built for the Reset.

Read the Off The Uprights athlete story of Ethan Curry, a Class of 2027 specialist from Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, Iowa.

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Clark Drcar | Built on Clean Strike.

Read the Off the Uprights athlete story on Clark Drcar, a class of 2027 specialists from Torrey Pines High School in San Diego California.

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Seamus McIntyre: Was Ready When It Counted

Seamus McIntyre is a specialist from Concord, New Hampshire, committed to UMass. This story follows the power, team-first mindset, and steady rise that helped earn his opportunity.

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Travis Given | Purpose Over Praise

Read the off The Uprights athlete story on Travis Given, a class of 2027 specialists from Cole Valley Christian High School, in Eagle Idaho.

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Joel Bazinet: No Rush. No Noise. Just Results.

Joel Bazinet is a 2026 long snapper from Oakleaf High School committed to Tulsa. This story highlights the fundamentals, patience, and consistency that built his recruiting journey.

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Maxx Rossow | Snap Fast. Stay Steady.

Maxx Rossow is a 2027 long snapper from Wesley Chapel High School in Wesley Chapel, Florida. This story highlights the discipline, trust, and steady development shaping a national-level specialist built for one of football’s quietest jobs.

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Balint Vorosmarty: The Calm That Wins Games 

Balint Vorosmarty is a 2026 kicker from Roswell, Georgia, committed to Georgia State. This story highlights the calm, consistency, and quiet confidence that shaped his path.

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Eli Deutsch: Starting Late, Finishing Strong

Eli Deutsch is a 2026 long snapper from Franklin High School in Wisconsin committed to Alabama. This story follows the late-start journey, persistence, and trust that built his opportunity.

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Felipe Neves | He Chose the Lights

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.

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Trace Rudd | Is Built, Not Given

Trace Rudd is a 2026 kicker from Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas committed to Oklahoma. This story explores the relationships, belief, and long-term work that shaped his journey.

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