Paxton Genola of Clinton, Miss. will represent the New Orleans Saints at the NFL PUNT, PASS & KICK National Championships
Genola is one of 40 children ages 6-15 that qualified for the event. The Clinton, Miss. native will compete in the 6-7 year old group.
The annual event features boys and girls from 26 states who will compete Saturday prior to game between Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.
Beginning at 5 p.m. inside the Indianapolis Colts practice facility, finalists will compete separately in five age divisions with the top scorer in each group crowned national champion.