Austin Westlake Kicker Joins Texas 2024 Class

[CJ Vogel]

The Longhorns have added a piece to their 2024 recruiting class with the announcement from Austin Westlake K Spencer Barnett Friday afternoon.

Barnett will join the Longhorns as a walk-on kicker, adding to the pipeline of Westlake Chaps on roster in 2024. 
 

Barnett had previously been committed to Colorado State, though opts to stay home and join the Longhorns. Texas is adding a huge leg with Barnett here. 

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[CJ Vogel]

A 59-yarder in-game for Barnett here. 

 

[syracusehorn]

For a HS kicker, he's got a great swing. Tons of potential.

[Rick]

This got me wondering about the longest field goals in HS. The national record is 68 yards by a kid in Nevada in 1985, The Texas record is 67 by Russell Cowsert of Dallas Christian in 1987. There have been 27 FG's over 60 yards, 5 of them on free kicks after fair catches.

[Shane]

What a kick ! 

[MarkInAustin]

Does he punt, too?

[NothinButDaHorns34]

59 yard field goal? Wow! If that translates to college he’ll be just fine 

Edited April 5, 2024 by NothinButDaHorns34

[CJ Vogel]

9 minutes ago, MarkInAustin said:

Does he punt, too?

Pure kicker at the next level

[SuperDave0805]

Could step in for Auburn in 25 

[SuperDave0805]

55 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

Pure kicker at the next level

Interesting that the Kohl's kicking camps had him rated higher as a punter than kicker 

[watty7796]

If the kid can punt and kick it would save a spot on the travel team.  

Edited April 5, 2024 by watty7796

[GoHorns1]

CJ, does he use a tee for his field goals & PATs?

Edited April 5, 2024 by GoHorns1

[Baron]

6 hours ago, Rick said:

This got me wondering about the longest field goals in HS. The national record is 68 yards by a kid in Nevada in 1985, The Texas record is 67 by Russell Cowsert of Dallas Christian in 1987. There have been 27 FG's over 60 yards, 5 of them on free kicks after fair catches.

My memory may be faulty, but I thought a Newman Smith kicker (my alma mater) kicked a 60 yard FG against LD Bell in the playoffs in the early 80's. He got a scholly to Mizzou.

[HornLong]

10 hours ago, MarkInAustin said:

Does he punt, too?

Yes. But pretty sure we have a top notch punter coming in from St A in Florida. This local kid has excellent potential and am glad he chose Texas.

[Jarveaux]

We are fortunate to get this young man . 2025 he needs to be ready. 

[OSO61]

18 hours ago, SuperDave0805 said:

Could step in for Auburn in 25 

Isn’t  Will Stone up next after Auburn? 

[SuperDave0805]

6 hours ago, OSO61 said:

Isn’t  Will Stone up next after Auburn? 

Maybe 

[Jarveaux]

If Barnett kicked a 59 yard FG in High School isn’t it reasonable to believe with improved leg strength & more practice that he could kick 61 yards or perhaps even better in college.🤘