Lou Groza Award Winners
| Year | Winner | School | Position | Height | Weight | Home Town |
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| Finalists: Aidan Birr, Georgia Tech, K Kansei Matsuzawa, Hawaii, K Tate Sandell, Oklahoma, R-Jr., K, 5-9, 182, Port Neches, Texas |
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| 2024 | Kenneth Almendares | Louisiana , Sr. | K | 6-2 | 252 | Clute, Texas |
| Finalists: Ryan Fitzgerald, Florida State, K Alex Raynor, Kentucky, K |
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| 2023 | Graham Nicholson | Miami (Ohio) , Jr. | K | 6-0 | 185 | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Finalists: Jose Pizano, UNLV, K Will Reichard, Alabama, K |
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| 2022 | Christopher Dunn | NC State , Gr. | K | 5-8 | 170 | Lexington, N.C. |
| Finalists: Joshua Karty, Stanford, K Jake Moody, Michigan, K |
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| 2021 | Jake Moody | Michigan , Sr. | K | 6-0 | 211 | Northville, Mich. |
| Finalists: Gabe Brkic, Oklahoma, Jr., K, 6-3, 201, Chardon, Ohio Noah Ruggles, Ohio State, Sr., K, 6-2, 190, Odessa, Fla. |
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| 2020 | Jose Borregales | Miami , Sr. | K | 5-10 | 205 | Miami, Fla. |
| Finalists: Jake Oldroyd, BYU, K Will Reichard, Alabama, K |
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| 2019 | Rodrigo Blankenship | Georgia , Gr. | K | 6-1 | 191 | Marietta, Ga. |
| Finalists: Keith Duncan, Iowa, K Blake Mazza, Washington State, K |
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| 2018 | Andre Szmyt | Syracuse , Fr. | K | 6-1 | 195 | Vernon Hills, Mich. |
| Finalists: Cooper Rothe, Wyoming, K Cole Tracy, LSU, K |
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| 2017 | Matt Gay | Utah , Jr. | K | 6-1 | 220 | Orem, Utah |
| Finalists: Daniel Carlson, Auburn, K Dominik Eberle, Utah State, K |
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| 2016 | Zane Gonzalez | Arizona State , Sr. | K | 6-1 | 195 | Deer Park, Texas |
| Finalists: Daniel Carlson, Auburn, K Younghoe Koo, Georgia Southern, K |
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| 2015 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | UCLA , Sr. | K | 6-1 | 190 | Kailua, Hawaii |
| Finalists: Daniel Carlson, Auburn, K Jake Elliott, Memphis, K |
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| 2014 | Brad Craddock | Maryland , Jr. | K | 6-1 | 185 | Adelaide, Australia |
| Finalists: Roberto Aguayo, Florida State, K Josh Lambert, West Virginia, K |
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| 2013 | Roberto Aguayo | Florida State , Fr. | K | 6-1 | 203 | Mascotte, Fla. |
| Finalists: Anthony Fera, Texas, K Marvin Kloss, South Florida, K |
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| 2012 | Cairo Santos | Tulane , Jr. | K | 5-8 | 160 | St. Augustine, Fla. |
| Finalists: Dustin Hopkins, Florida State, K Caleb Sturgis, Florida, K |
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| 2011 | Randy Bullock | Texas A&M , Sr. | K | 5-9 | 212 | Klein, Texas |
| Finalists: Dustin Hopkins, Florida State, K Caleb Sturgis, Florida, K |
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| 2010 | Dan Bailey | Oklahoma State , Sr. | K | 6-0 | 197 | Mustang, Okla. |
| Finalists: Danny Hrapmann, Southern Miss, K David Ruffer, Notre Dame, K |
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| 2009 | Kai Forbath | UCLA , Jr | K | 6-0 | 192 | Pacific Palisades, Calif. |
| Finalists: Leigh Tiffin, Alabama, K Blair Walsh, Georgia, K |
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| 2008 | Graham Gano | Florida State , Sr. | K | 6-1 | 192 | Pensacola, Fla. |
| Finalists: Josh Arauco, Arkansas State, K Louie Sakoda, Utah, K |
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| 2007 | Thomas Weber | Arizona State , Fr. | K | 6-1 | 202 | Downey, Calif. |
| Finalists: Jose Martinez, UTEP, K Austin Starr, Indiana, K |
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| 2006 | Arthur Carmody | Louisville , Jr. | K | 5-9 | 180 | Shreveport, La. |
| Finalists: Garrett Hartley, Oklahoma, K John Vaughn, Auburn, K |
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| 2005 | Alexis Serna | Oregon State , So. | K | 5-8 | 157 | Fontana, Calif. |
| Finalists: Mason Crosby, Colorado, K Jad Dean, Clemson, K |
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| 2004 | Mike Nugent | Ohio State , Sr. | K | 5-10 | 180 | Centerville, Ohio |
| Finalists: Tyler Jones, Boise State, K Andrew Wellock, Eastern Michigan, K |
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| 2003 | Jonathan Nichols | Ole Miss , Jr. | K | 6-0 | 180 | Greenwood, Miss. |
| Finalists: Trey DiCarlo, Oklahoma, K Nate Kaeding, Iowa, K |
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| 2002 | Nate Kaeding | Iowa , Jr. | K | 6-0 | 177 | Coralville, Iowa |
| Finalists: Mike Nugent, Ohio State, K Jared Siegel, Oregon, K |
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| 2001 | Seth Marler | Tulane , Jr. | K | 6-0 | 195 | Lilburn, Calif. |
| Finalists: Travis Dorsch, Purdue, K Damon Duval, Auburn, K |
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| 2000 | Jonathan Ruffin | Cincinnati , So. | K | 5-10 | 182 | Metairie, La. |
| Finalists: Jamie Rheem, Kansas State, K Alex Walls, Tennessee, K |
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| 1999 | Sebastian Janikowski | Florida State , Jr. | K | 6-2 | 255 | Daytona Beach, Fla. |
| Finalists: Vitaly Pisetsky, Wisconsin, K Jamie Rheem, Kansas State, K |
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| 1998 | Sebastian Janikowski | Florida State , So. | K | 6-2 | 255 | Daytona Beach, Fla. |
| Finalists: Martin Gramatica, Kansas State, K Nathan Villiegas, Oregon, K |
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| 1997 | Martin Gramatica | Kansas State , Jr. | K | 5-9 | 170 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Finalists: Sims Lenhardt, Duke, K Chris Sailer, UCLA, K |
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| 1996 | Marc Primanti | NC State , Sr. | K | 5-7 | 171 | Thorndale, Pa. |
| Finalists: Rafael Garcia, Virginia, K Peter Holt, San Diego State, K Marty Kent, Louisiana Tech, K Damon Shea, Nevada, K |
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| 1995 | Michael Reeder | TCU , So. | K | 6-0 | 162 | Sulphur, La. |
| Finalists: Jeremy Alexander, Oklahoma, K Mike Chalberg, Minnesota, K Chris Ferencik, Pittsburgh, K Sam Valenzisi, Northwestern, K |
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| 1994 | Steve McLaughlin | Arizona , Sr. | K | 6-1 | 175 | Tucson, Ariz. |
| Finalists: Remy Hamilton, Michigan, K Brian Leaver, Bowling Green, K Mike Shafer, Louisiana, K Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech, K |
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| 1993 | Judd Davis | Florida , Jr. | K | 6-1 | 178 | Ocala, Fla. |
| Finalists: Joe Allison, Memphis, K Bjorn Merten, UCLA, K Michael Proctor, Alabama, K Lawson Vaughn, Oklahoma State, K |
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| 1992 | Joe Allison | Memphis , Jr. | K | 6-0 | 184 | Atlanta, Ga. |
| Finalists: Dan Eichloff, Kansas, K Jason Elam, Hawaii, K Scott Etheridge, Auburn, K Scott Sisson, Georgia Tech, K |
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Award Info
2025 Key Dates
Watch List: Fri., Aug 1Semifinalists: Tue., Nov 18
Finalists: Tue., Nov 25
Winner: Fri., Dec 12
Awards Gala: Mon., Dec 8
West Palm Beach, Fla.
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