Name: Branden Steckel
School: Heidelberg University
Position: K
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
I’ve set a career record of 39 field goals made, set a program record of a 53 yard field goal, set a program single game record with five field goals made, named D3Football and AFCA second team all American, and named academic all-district.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
They would say that I am a fundamental type of player that focuses on the mechanics of my position and a player that cares for others than himself.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
I focus on my mechanics of kicking and really try to find the little things that make the most impact on my performance.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
Coming from a division 7 Ohio high school then to a division 3 college, you have to be very adaptable to every situation that gets put into your hands. Whether that’s having different holders, finding good snappers or getting both the snappers and holders to hang back with you to improve your kicking, I always find a way to improve my performance.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I plan on finishing my MBA degree as well as helping the other kickers at my university to make them the best they can be. I also plan on kicking and working on my mechanics and lifting to be professionally ready.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
I am very easily managed, if there is something that needs to be discussed then I’m gladly open to listen. I am a very friendly person and I like to get to know the players and coaches that I’m playing with/for.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
There are many other highly qualified kickers out there in the world, but it’s the little guys that make the biggest impact.
