Kirby Van Der Kamp NFL Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report and More

Kirby Van Der Kamp, P, Iowa State (HT: 6'3¾", WT: 202 lbs)

Height	Weight	Arms	Hands
6'3 3/4"	202	31 5/8"	9 3/8"

Positives

• Plenty of experience as a four-year starter. 
• Has experience in a variety of weather conditions. 
• Pinpoint accuracy is his strength—does a great job pinning opponents inside the 20. 
• Catches the ball cleanly and has a quick, smooth approach. 
• Gets the ball away quickly when facing closing pressure and doesn't lose mechanics in the face of pressure.

Negatives

• Doesn't have the leg strength to consistently flip field position when pinned deep in own territory. 
• Plateaued after an impressive freshman year and never made any significant positive improvements in following years. 

Year	School	Punts	Yds/Punt	Touchbacks	Inside 20
2010	Iowa State	60	45.2	6	22
2011	Iowa State	68	42.7	10	21
2012	Iowa State	77	41.0	2	29
2013	Iowa State	84	41.6	8	27

Personal Notes

• Holds Big 12 record with 289 career punts. 
• Second team All-Big 12 in 2012 and 2013. 
• Team captain in 2013. 
• Left-footed punter.
• Also played soccer in high school.

Chart created at nces.ed.gov

Overall

Van Der Kamp doesn't have an elite leg, but he's a strong directional punter. He doesn't have the complete package to guarantee him a job at the next level, but he will definitely get a look. His accuracy could allow him to stick around for awhile if he's able to win a job.

Draft Projection: 7th Round-Undrafted free agent