Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has long praised Daniel Carlson as the “best kicker in college football.” But is he the best male athlete at Auburn University?
Well, he at least has some hardware to validate his cause.
On Monday, Auburn named Carlson its male Athlete of the Year at its annual Auspy Award ceremony.
Male Athlete of the Year
2015 and 2016 All-American
2015 and 2016 first team All-SEC
141 consecutive PAT made#WarEagle | #AUSPYS pic.twitter.com/5du12j1ae5— Auburn Tigers (@AuburnTigers) April 25, 2017
The Colorado Springs native is a two-time All-American and All-SEC kicker, making both teams during the last two seasons.