South Forsyth Kicker Among Best in Country, ESPN Says

Alex Barbir (R), during the 2013 Georgia United Credit Union “Kicks for Schools” promotion.

A South Forsyth Eagle kicker has been placed in the top 15 of ESPN’s most recent recruiting database for soon-to-be college kickers.

Alex Barbir, a Rutgers commit who has been a highly touted prospect for the Eagles for several seasons, is now the 15th best high school kicker in the country, according to the list assembled with the help of top kicking coach Jamie Kohl. Five of the kickers above Barbir on the list are primarily punters, making the South Forsyth legman one of the top 10 place kickers in the land, NJ.com reports.

Barbir made headlines back in July, when he drilled a 71-yard field goal in practice. Barbir was courted by Air Force, Army, Navy, and SEC powerhouses Auburn and Clemson before finally deciding on Rutgers in late July.

Last year, 47 of Barbir’s 55 kickoffs went for touchbacks, with an average kickoff distance of 70 yards and a max of 80 yards. Barbir drilled six of eight field goals, only missing from 55 yards while nailing a 52 and 56 yarder, and went 42 of 43 on extra points.

Watch Barbir’s leg in action in the video below: