Rocco Deprima

Rocco DePrima is one of the smoothest and most technically refined ball strikers in the country. His operation is clean, repeatable, and under control, allowing him to consistently produce a pure football with outstanding trajectory. Over the last few years, DePrima has developed into a completely different kicker. His confidence has grown, his swing has become more natural, and everything about his operation now looks effortless. He has truly found his swing, and it’s evident every time he steps onto the field. What stands out most is his consistency. Whether it’s field goals, extra points, or pressure situations, DePrima continues to execute at a high level because he trusts his mechanics and never tries to do too much. His combination of clean technique, poise, and steady improvement projects extremely well to the next level. His game reminds us of Trey Smack, whose smooth mechanics and natural ball-striking ability helped him develop into one of college football’s top kickers before being selected by the Green Bay Packers. DePrima possesses many of those same technical qualities that give him tremendous long-term upside. KT Recruiting Evaluation Arkansas landed one of the most fundamentally sound kickers in the 2027 class. DePrima may not always receive the same attention as some of the bigger-legged prospects, but few specialists have been as consistently reliable over the past several years. He’ll also have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Cameron Little, one of Arkansas’ most accomplished specialists, now the kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the holder of the NFL record for the longest successful field goal. That’s an outstanding standard for any young kicker entering the Razorbacks’ program. We believe DePrima has all the tools to become the next outstanding SEC kicker. His continued development, polished technique, and confidence as a ball striker make us believe his best football is still ahead of him.

KT Recruiting Staff