Paddy Mcateer

2025 (Junior): Troy’s kickoff specialist … Also attempted two field goals, made a 53-yard attempt at Texas State and missed a 51-yard kick at Clemson … Named the Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week following Troy’s win at Texas State, also executed an onside kick in the game … Averaged 60.2 yards per kickoff; had 34 touchbacks on 64 attempts, with a 38.9 yards per kick net 2024 (RS-Sophomore): Joined the team on Aug. 21 … Ranked 14th nationally (3rd in G5) among kickers with at least 60 kickoff attempts per Pro Football Focus … Averaged 68.4 yards per kickoff, 13th-best nationally (3rd in G5) … 39 of his 61 attempts were touchbacks Prior to Troy: First kicked an American football in April 2024 at the age of 20 ... Took a five-day trip to Ohio in June with Ireland's top American kicking coach, Tadhg (Tag) Leader … Attended St. Mary's University in Belfast, Ireland, focusing on religious studies … Played for Mullaghbawn (mul-uh-bawn) CLG (Gaelic Football Club); Mullaghbawn is a town of approx. 200 people … Gaelic Football is a cross between soccer and rugby, which is the national sport of Ireland … Dad, Francie, was a three-time Ireland National Champion Personal: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies Skip Ad