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SEC Football: Game Balls, Top Performers for Week Four

By Justin Melton

Sep 24, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley Boom Williams (18) runs the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Rashad Fenton (16) in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley Boom Williams (18) runs the ball against South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Rashad Fenton (16) in the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated South Carolina 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers place kicker Daniel Carlson (38) kicks a field goal during the game against the Memphis Tigers at the 2015 Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers place kicker Daniel Carlson (38) kicks a field goal during the game against the Memphis Tigers at the 2015 Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Special Teams: Daniel Carlson, K, Auburn

Daniel Carlson is the man. He is automatic. He attempted six field goals against LSU and converted all  six. That includes a 51 yarder. Carlson is a real weapon for the Tigers. He essentially defeated LSU single-handed, as the Auburn offense failed to score a touchdown in the game. Of his last 30 field goals attempted, Carlson has hit 29. That’s insane.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Daniel Carlson is an NFL-caliber kicker. After this season ends he is going to be drafted into the NFL. I fully expect him to have a long, successful career there. He has the accuracy, the power, and the consistency needed to make a lot of money kicking the football.

Honorable Mentions:

Xavian Marks, PR, Alabama

Xavian Marks just looks like a return man. Unfortunately his decision-making leaves a lot to be desired. He let a couple of balls hit the turf that he really should have caught. Nevertheless, he showed what he could do when he took one 75 yards to the house.

Marks is tiny, at just 5’8″ 166 pounds. And I’m pretty sure those numbers are a little bit higher than they should be. Nevertheless, Marks has blazing speed and is incredibly agile. We will see if he can improve his decision-making and win the job permanently.

Adam Griffith, K, Alabama

Adam Griffith is a complete headcase. He has all the talent to be a great kicker, but he often misses kicks that he should make. That wasn’t a problem against Kent State. Griffith made both of his field goals, including a 48 yarder, and all of his extra points. If Griffith can just maintain that form then Alabama will be in good shape on special teams.

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