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26Class of 2027

Ulysses Morales

Kicker6'0"170 lbsOak Forest HSOak Forest, ILRight-footed
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Ulysses Morales
ILL

KT Rating

93.00

National #14|K #8|IL #2|Class of 2027

Scouting Report

Overview

About Ulysses

Ulysses Morales possesses one of the highest ceilings in the 2027 recruiting class and enters his senior season with an opportunity to elevate himself into five-star territory. Built with a strong, college-ready frame, Morales has steadily developed into one of the purest ball strikers in the country. His natural athleticism, effortless swing, and ability to consistently generate clean contact have made him a favorite among evaluators who prioritize long-term projection. With one final high school season remaining, Morales has all the tools to establish himself as one of the nation’s elite specialists. A dominant senior campaign could very well place him among the top kickers in America.

KT Evaluation

Evaluated Jul 24, 2026

Ulysses Morales is simply one of the purest kickers in this class. Everything about his operation looks effortless. His tempo is smooth, his swing path is compact and repeatable, and he consistently drives through the football with outstanding balance. He generates excellent power without appearing to force the kick, allowing his natural leg speed and clean mechanics to do the work. Morales is an exceptional ball striker whose contact quality separates him from many of his peers. The football consistently jumps off his foot with a clean rotation and outstanding trajectory, making his operation highly efficient. His strong, physical frame provides an excellent foundation for continued development, and there’s every reason to believe even more leg strength is still coming. What makes Morales so intriguing is how naturally everything comes together. There is very little wasted movement throughout his operation, and his mechanics project extremely well to the college level. His combination of size, technique, and effortless power gives him one of the highest developmental ceilings in the class. KT Recruiting Evaluation Ulysses Morales is knocking on the door of becoming a KT Recruiting Five-Star prospect. We believe a strong senior season could easily push him into that conversation. His game reminds us of David Olano—a smooth, powerful ball striker who dominated at Illinois before earning a transfer to Texas A&M and a significant NIL opportunity. Morales possesses many of those same traits: a strong frame, effortless leg talent, and the ability to make difficult kicks look routine. If Morales puts together the senior season we’re expecting, don’t be surprised to see his recruitment take another significant jump. In our opinion, he has all the physical tools and technical polish to develop into one of the premier specialists in college football.

KT Recruiting Staff

KT Gauges

Staff-graded · 10-point scale
9.0
Overall
9.0
Accuracy
9.0
Leg Strength
9.0
Consistency
10.0
Kickoffs
8.0
Clutch

Committed To

ILLIllinois
ScholarshipCommitted

Illinois · Big Ten · IL

Committed Jun 21, 2026

Official Visits

Illinois

Player Info

Full Name
Ulysses Morales
Position
Kicker
Class
Class of 2027
High School
Oak Forest HS
Hometown
Oak Forest, IL
Height
6'0"
Weight
170 lbs
Kicking Foot
Right
Kicking Coach
Chris Nendick
Kick Surface
GROUND

Rankings

14

National

8

K

2

IL

KT staff rankings · 36 rated specialists in the 2027 class

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ILL

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Scholarship

Big Ten · Jun 21, 2026

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