Diego Herrera

Diego Herrera is one of the smoothest technicians in the 2027 class. His operation is efficient, controlled, and fundamentally sound from his first step through his follow-through. Everything about his approach is repeatable, allowing him to consistently produce a clean football with outstanding trajectory. His measurable testing supports what shows up on film. Herrera has posted an 87% TrackMan score, a 52-yard average good distance, 64.1 mph ball speed, and an impressive 12.7 feet of height at the line of scrimmage. Those numbers highlight his ability to consistently elevate the football while maintaining excellent accuracy and range. Perhaps the biggest area of growth has been his transition from kicking off a ½-inch block to kicking directly off the ground. That adjustment has been seamless, and his ball striking continues to improve with every evaluation. As his contact becomes even more consistent and he continues adding strength, we expect another jump in both distance and overall performance. Most importantly, Herrera has proven that his mechanics translate to game situations. His 12-of-14 field goal junior campaign confirms that his consistency isn't limited to testing environments—he executes when the lights come on. KT Recruiting Evaluation Diego Herrera is one of the more underrated specialists in the 2027 recruiting class. His combination of proven production, polished mechanics, and measurable consistency provides an excellent foundation for continued development. Our staff believes his transition to kicking off the ground has been one of the most impressive improvements in his game, and as his ball contact continues to evolve, we expect him to keep climbing as a legitimate college prospect. We believe Herrera has all the tools to thrive at the Division II and FCS levels. His technical foundation, consistency, and steady development give him an opportunity to make an impact early in the right college program. What separates Herrera, however, goes beyond his leg talent. He is one of the most coachable specialists in this class. He welcomes instruction, works relentlessly to improve, and approaches every training session with the right mentality. Those traits are difficult to teach and often become the difference between good college players and great ones. Diego Herrera is the type of player who quickly becomes a coach's favorite. His attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn will carry him throughout his career, and we fully expect him to continue developing into an outstanding collegiate specialist.

KT Recruiting Staff