Gavin Strange, Duke PK: the 2026 season story
Gavin Strange is a freshman kicker for Duke (ACC). He ranks 89th of 261 kickers in Division I by the Player Index, which judges every kicker on the measures that matter at the position, adjusted for the opponents he faced.
Scouting report
Why it matters. Every measure is set against every ranked kicker, so a strength here is a strength against the whole position, not just his own team. Gavin Strange's strongest measure is field goals over expected at +0.10, 47th of 143 (the average is +0.03). His weakest is made from 40+ at 2, 95th of 143 (the average is 4).
Season production
Why it matters. Volume is the first sign of how much a coaching staff trusts a player. His made from 40+, 2, ranks 95th among 143 ranked kickers.
Against every kicker
Why it matters. Volume, efficiency and impact plays can tell different stories: a player can be busy without being effective, or rarely used but dangerous every time. Among ranked kickers he sits, on average, in the 21st percentile for volume and 68th for efficiency.
The season, game by game
Why it matters. Consistency matters to a team: one huge game and five quiet ones is a different season from six solid ones. Over 5 games, Gavin Strange's best came in week 8 at Virginia and his quietest in week 6 at Georgia Tech.
Where he does his damage
Why it matters. The shape of a player's production, not just its size, is what opponents scout.
National and conference
Why it matters. The Player Index puts every kicker on one scale, adjusted for the defenses or offenses he faced, so a rank here is comparable across conferences. Gavin Strange is 63rd of 143 FBS kickers and 9th of 20 in the ACC. Next up nationally is Connor Hawkins of Ohio State, 0.00 ahead on the index.
Kickers like him
Why it matters. Players with similar profiles tend to be used the same way, which makes them a quick way to picture his game. His closest match this season is Jack Simonetta of Lafayette.
