August 17,2017
Trevino becomes third straight Soul kicker to be honored by the League
LAS VEGAS – The Arena Football League has announced that Philadelphia Soul kicker Adrian Trevino has been named 2017 AFL Kicker of the Year. This marks the third consecutive year that a Philadelphia Soul place kicker has been named with the award.
Trevino (5’11”, 190, Missouri Valley) converted 104-of-114 extra point attempts and 1-of-4 field goals during the regular season. The four-year AFL veteran attempted 118 kickoffs garnering 35 touchbacks as he led the Soul to the best kickoff coverage team in the league averaging 43.1 net yards per kickoff.
AFL KICKER OF THE YEAR |
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YEAR |
PLAYER |
TEAM |
2017 |
Adrian Trevino |
Philadelphia |
2016 |
Tommy Frevert |
Philadelphia |
2015 |
Tommy Frevert |
Philadelphia |
2014 |
Nich Pertuit |
San Jose |
2013 |
Garrett Lindholm |
Arizona |
2011 |
Carlos Martinez |
Georgia |
2010 |
Chris Gould |
Chicago |
2008 |
AJ Haglund |
San Jose |
2007 |
Mark Lewis |
Austin |
2006 |
Remy Hamilton |
Los Angeles |
2005 |
Remy Hamilton |
Los Angeles |
2004 |
Jay Taylor |
Orlando |
2003 |
Clay Rush |
Indiana |
2002 |
Steve Videtich |
Las Vegas |
2001 |
Brian Gowins |
Grand Rapids |
2000 |
Clay Rush |
Iowa |
1999 |
Mike Black |
New England |
1998 |
Kenny Stucker |
Milwaukee |
1997 |
Steve Videtich |
New Jersey |
1996 |
Pete Elezovic |
Albany |
1991 |
Rusty Fricke |
Denver |
1990 |
Novo Bojovic |
Detroit |
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