2026 MIDSEASON WATCHLIST
 
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Washington University in St. Louis junior kicker Matias Adrogue has been named to the Fred Mitchell Award 2026 Midseason Watch List, the organization recently announced.
 
The 2026 Midseason Watchlist recognizes 40 placekickers across all divisions for their excellence on the football field through the first half of the season.
 
Adrogue is one of seven Division III kickers to earn a spot on this list. In history, two kickers from Division III have won the award.
 
Adrogue leads the NCAC with a 100% field goal percentage, hitting all seven attempts including a 45-yarder. He also ranks third in the NCAC for scoring with 9.4 points per game.
 
The Houston, Texas native has 13 punts for 497 yards to his credit, including a 52-yard punt and nine inside the 20. Additionally, Adrogue has 39 kickoffs for 2,363 yards and 15 touchbacks.
 
The Fred Mitchell Award annually recognizes the nation's top collegiate place-kicker from more than 750 eligible programs across FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and JUCO football. In addition to on-field performance, community and civic involvement remain important components of the award and will be evaluated by the Selection Committee.
 
At the conclusion of the regular season, the Fred Mitchell Award will release its Final Watch List. The Final Watch List will pair each kicker's on-field accomplishments with their community and civic service involvement.

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