Clemson starting kicker for 2024: Dabo Swinney names his pick for Week 1 game against Georgia

The Clemson Tigers have announced their starting kicker for the team's 2024 season-opening game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

On Tuesday, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced that freshman Nolan Hauser will be the Tigers' kicker.

“Hauser won the job in camp. It was that simple. It is not subjective. It was cut and dry. He just had a better camp. It can change next week. It can change in two weeks.

“He clearly won the job. It’s not like it was tied. It was for a little while, but he clearly separated. So, he has done a great job, and he earned the opportunity to start in this game "

What did the new Clemson kicker do in High School?

Nolan Hauser is one of the highest-rated prospects in college football. 247sports.com ranked him as the best kicker in his class. He went to high school in North Carolina, where he broke several records.

During his prep career, Hauser made 66 field goals, a national high school record that broke the previous mark by 10. He was also strong on punts, recording 59 touchbacks out of 60 attempts as a senior.

Concerning Hauser's high school record and career, Dabo Swinney told the media

"He is the all-time high school leader. So, it is no different. He just needs to do what he has been doing his whole life."