Kentucky specialist pledge Jacob Kauwe is among the best in the nation at what he does. What is that exactly? Kick the living crud out of the football — a five-star kicker and punter, per Kohl’s Kicking. The Billings, Montana native is rated as a top-30 prospect at both positions, announcing his commitment to the Wildcats back on June 20.
Kauwe turned the heads of Kentucky special teams coach Jay Boulware and quality control assistant Mike Priefer Jr. at a Kohl’s Professional Football Kicking Camp, separating himself from his peers. The two staff members took a closer look at his film and saw a fit, leading to an official visit, then a scholarship, then a commitment.