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Future UNC Football Kicker Advertises 62-Yard Range

UNC football pledge Lucas Osada boasts a mighty leg as a kicker and punter.

Matt Giles

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Woodberry Forest School (Va.) senior Lucas Osada appears as a punter on 247Sports, enjoying a No. 3 composite ranking at that position in the 2024 cycle. But there's no doubt the 6-foot-1, 195-pound three-star, who committed to the UNC football program in June, can also serve as a kicker.

In fact, judging by his recently posted video from a placekicking workout, he has eyes on booting long field goals for the Tar Heels.

Captioning the footage of his spot-on make from the opposite side of the 50-yard line, Osada wrote, "Ending with a 62 yarder, can't wait to do this at UNC!"

As a senior, Lucas Osada connected on three of his four field goal attempts, including two from over 30 yards (each looked like it would have been good from over 50) and a 26-yard clutch kick in overtime. His only miss was from 60 yards.

And he made a habit out of sending kickoffs through the uprights.

Furthermore, he routinely delivered punts of 40-plus yards (45.3 average) with over four seconds of hangtime. That's not to mention his impressive improvisation in turning one errant snap into a first-down run.

Here are his posted highlights from the season:

Osada is among 27 hard commits in UNC football's 26th-ranked 2024 recruiting class. He's the only kicker or punter in that bunch.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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