Top 10 kickers/punters for Michigan's class of 2016

As with all football positions, the state of Michigan is chock-full with talent even in the special teams/kicking department. Every season, the Great Lakes State has big-time Division I level kicking talent. Michigan's class of 2016 is loaded with talent in both placekicking and punting. Here are the top kickers for Michigan's class of 2016.


Top 10 kickers/punters for Michigan's class of 2016-


1. Quinn Nordin-6-0, 175-PK-P-Rockford-Widely regarded as not only Michigan's No. 1 kicker, but the nation's best (Michigan's No. 46 overall ranked player), as well. Similar to Kyle Brindza (Plymouth, Notre Dame, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) in that at the next level, Nordin could handle both the punting and placekicking duties. He's a special talent. Verbal to Penn State.
2. John Camillari-6-0, 165-PK-Walled Lake Western-Last season was 44-of-48 PATs, kicked 12 FGs, including a 42-yarder. Named to the Detroit News All-Metro North first team last year. Though Nordin receives most of the attention kicker-wise in Michigan, Camillari (Michigan's No. 83 overall ranked player) is also one of the nation's top players at his position and a high-level D-I college football prospect in his own right. Named to Michigan's Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State first team last season.
3. Brevan Bender-6-1, 180-PK-P-Alma-Booming leg. Talented as either punter of placekicker.
4. Joe Philipp-5-10, 170-PK-Hillsdale-Converted 6-of-8 FGs and 49-of-52 PATs last season. Named to the Jackson Citizen-Patriot Dream Team last year. Earned Michigan Associated Press Division 5-6 All-State honors last season.
5. Kevin Large-5-8, 175-P-Utica Ford-Named to Detroit News All-Metro East team last season.
6. Josh Hood-5-9, 160-P-Newberry-Top kicker in the Upper Peninsula. Named to the U.P. Dream Team last season.
7. Riley Creamer-5-10, 180-P-Lansing Catholic Central-Averaged 37 yards per punt last season for the Division 5 state runner-up Cougars. Named to the Lansing State Journal Dream Team last year.
8. Alex Kessman-6-2, 185-PK-P-Clarkston-Helped lead Wolves to Division 1 state title last season handling both punting and placekicking duties. Has kicked 56-yard FG in game. Pittsburgh offer.
9. Austin Watrous-5-10, 170-PK-P-Caledonia-Excellent all-around kicker. Powerful leg, accurate. One of the Grand Rapids area's best.
10. (tie) David Vinsky-5-11, 200-P-Farmington Hills Harrison-Also Hawks' starting QB. Legendary Harrison head coach John Herrington calls Vinsky the state's best punter. 'Nuff said. Chris Ornelas-5-10, 165-PK-Belding-Has booted multiple 40-plus yard field goals throughout prep career. Was 16-of-16 on PATs last year. Had three touchbacks on kickoffs. Named All-Ionia County first team last season. Brandon Baker-5-11, 170-PK-Grand Ledge-Has booted 44- and 42-yard FGs already in 2015 season. Brad Williams-6-3, 185-P-PK-Temperance Bedford- One of the state's top punters, plus also accurate leg for PATs and FGs.