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The Mountain That Kicks: The Ballad of Penn State Kicker Joey Julius

Many Ohio State fans would label running back Saquon Barkley, whom Urban Meyer tabbed as "a future first-rounder" earlier this week, as the most explosive player on Penn State's roster.

With 725 yards and nine touchdowns on the year, it would be a good guess. Unfortunately, it would also be wrong.

The title for "most explosive Penn State footballer" belongs to a man that wears No. 99 and weighs 258 pounds. He handles kickoff duties and is capable of putting an enemy returner six-feet under the turf.

Look at how the majestic Joey Julius operates, with the leg of Sam Ficken, the tenacity of LaVar Arrington, the agility of the Larry Johnson Jr.