Bubba Baxa was 9 pounds, 14 ounces at birth.

The Miami Hurricanes just hope his powerful right leg is just as imposing.

Baxa, the University of Miami’s new kicker, will turn 19 on the day of the Hurricanes’ home opener Sept. 8 against Savannah State.

But for now, the 6-0, 205-pound true freshman, rated the nation’s No. 2 kicker in the Class of 2018 by Kohl’s Kicking and No. 4 by ESPN, is focusing on nailing his field goals, extra points and kickoffs against LSU in Sunday’s season opener.

Today's top news by email

The local news you need to start your day

Recaptcha requires verification.