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UCF previews specialists for upcoming football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:33 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

UCF previews specialists for upcoming football season

Summary

UCF's football team is preparing for the fall camp, focusing on their specialists. Kicker Noe Ruelas, who converted 88% of his field goals last season, is leaving, prompting the Knights to add Will Stone from Texas. Stone has limited kicking experience but aims to fill the void. The punting position will see Wisconsin transfer Atticus Bertrams, who averaged nearly 42 yards per punt last season. Return options include Antione Jackson and Duke Watson, among others. The team is adapting to departures while looking to solidify depth ahead of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Kicker Noe Ruelas leaves after strong season at UCF.
•Will Stone joins as a new placekicker from Texas.
•Atticus Bertrams transfers to fill the punter role.
•Return options include Antione Jackson and Duke Watson.
•Depth chart projection includes other returning and new members.

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7:33 PMYahoo Sports — UCF position preview: Knights see plenty of potential in new specialists

What they're saying

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The 11th in a position-by-position preview of the UCF football team heading into fall camp: TODAY: SPECIALISTS What to expect Kicker Noe Ruelas turned out to be an incredible find for UCF and new special teams coach Pete Alamar last season. Ruelas connected on 88% (15 of 17) of his field goal attempts, the third-highest single-season completion percentage in program history, tying him with ...
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