Returning All-American and All-SEC punter… emerging not just as a top punter in the SEC and nationally but becoming one of the best leaders on the team… leads by example and does things the right way both on and off the field. In 2022 Kai averaged 46.8 yards per attempt, which leads the SEC, is second in the nation and is second in South Carolina history. More than half of his attempts (27 of52) have been downed, fair-caught or stopped inside the 20-yard line and 13 of his kicks have been kept inside the 10.

Kai’s 79-yard punt against Georgia State was the third-longest in the nation in the ‘22 season. In the Gamecocks' 31-30 victory over Clemson, he averaged 53.7 yards on seven punts, with three downed inside the 5-yard line.

Kroger has completed all six of his pass attempts on fake punts or field goals for 176 yards and three touchdowns. He has performed the Holder position for the team since 2020 and was named a finalist for the William Mortel Holder Of The Year Award in the 2022 season. Read More!