Jerry Shifman

Jerry Shifman is one of the purest ball strikers in the 2028 recruiting class. Everything about his operation is clean, efficient, and technically advanced. His tempo is fluid from start to finish, every step in his approach has purpose, and he consistently arrives at contact in outstanding position. His mechanics never appear rushed, allowing him to produce a football with exceptional height, tight rotation, and effortless carry. Shifman's greatest strength is his natural eye-to-foot coordination. He consistently finds the sweet spot of the football, producing one of the cleanest strikes in the country. His swing path remains compact and repeatable, creating outstanding consistency while allowing his natural leg speed to generate excellent distance without sacrificing control. The polish in his technique is uncommon for a player entering his junior season. His mechanics already resemble those of a collegiate specialist, and because of that strong technical foundation, his ceiling remains incredibly high as he continues to mature physically. Playing at Mater Dei also prepares him for the next level. Every practice is competitive, every game carries national attention, and every kick comes with pressure. That experience will only continue accelerating his development before he reaches college. KT Recruiting Evaluation Jerry Shifman is one of the premier specialists in the 2028 recruiting class and has all the traits to finish as the No. 1 kicker in America before his recruitment is complete. Earning an early SEC scholarship offer from LSU speaks volumes. California specialists rarely receive that level of attention this early in the recruiting process, and it's a testament to how highly Power Four programs view his talent and long-term projection. Our staff loves everything about Shifman's game. His mechanics are polished, his ball striking is elite, and his technical consistency is among the best we've evaluated in recent classes. There are very few weaknesses in his operation, and he continues to improve every time he steps on the field. We expect Shifman to have a tremendous junior season while helping lead Mater Dei in its pursuit of another national championship. If he stays healthy and continues developing physically, he has every tool necessary to become one of the nation's top collegiate kickers and a legitimate professional prospect. His future is exceptionally bright, and we believe his best football is still well ahead of him.

KT Recruiting Staff