Just when you thought Ohio State would be green in the kicking game, news of a grad transfer kicker hits the waves.
North Carolina kicker Noah Ruggles announced on Twitter Wednesday that he has accepted a scholarship offer to kick for the Buckeyes. Ruggles was the Tar Heel’s main kicker in 2019 but lost his starting role last season to a transfer into the Carolina program.
As far as numbers go, Ruggles 48-for-48 in extra points for his time in Chapel Hill and made 19-of-27 field goals, going a perfect 9-for-9 on attempts inside 30 yards.
Thank you God. To those of you who never stopped believing in me, thank you. I am blessed beyond belief. With that being said, I have accepted a scholarship offer and am committed to THE Ohio State University‼️🌰 #LetsWork #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/U6dP9dgfoV
— Noah Ruggles (@noahruggles) June 9, 2021
Ruggles will compete for the starting job with sophomore Jake Seibert who took over for the injured Blake Haubeil in three games last season. Seibert has been spotty in his short time, going just 1-of-2 in attempts last season, and missing two field goals in the annual LiFESports Spring Game.
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