In which BracketCat counts down the 22nd day until kickoff with a profile of kicker Nicholas McLellan.
| Projection: Redshirt |
Nicholas McLellan is a a walk-on kicker from Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. He will redshirt this season and then work to become either the backup kickoff specialist or the backup punter.
In addition to kicking at the prep level, McLellan also played high school soccer. He helped the Maroons to win two straight Iowa state championships. The highlight of his senior season was a fake punt he ran against Waukee.