Dunn Named to Groza Preseason Watch List

NC State sophomore Christopher Dunn has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2019 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced today. Dunn, a second-team All-ACC performer in 2018, is one of just six players on the list of 30 who connected on 20 or more field goals last season, as his total of 23 ranks third among those on the preseason list.

As a freshman, Dunn set new Wolfpack single season records with 23 field goals made, as well for points scored with 120. He ranked third in the ACC in scoring with 9.2 points per game – the seventh-best mark among Power 5 players. His .885 mark on field goals led the league and ranked eighth in school history.

Accomplishments are tabulated throughout the season and the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award will announce its 20 semifinalists on Thursday, November 7^th, the top three finalists for the award on Tuesday, November 26^thand the national winner will be announced on Thursday, December 12^th during the Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN.

The Award is named for National Football League Hall of Fame kicker Lou "The Toe" Groza, who played 21 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Groza won four NFL championships with Cleveland and was named NFL Player of the Year in 1954. Although an All-Pro offensive lineman as well, Groza ushered in the notion that there should be a place on an NFL roster for a kicker.

Players Mentioned

Christopher Dunn

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