Texas A&M Kicker David Olano Named Midseason All-American
The standout Aggie specialist earns honors following a perfect performance through the first half of the season.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Football
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On3 has named Texas A&M kicker David Olano to its 2026 Midseason All-America football team. Olano has been perfect on all kicking attempts throughout the season to earn the recognition.
Why it matters
Olano is instrumental to the team's special teams unit, providing consistent scoring production during a challenging conference schedule. His performance places him among the top kickers in the country at the midpoint of the college football season.
Olano has maintained a perfect 11-for-11 field goal record, including four kicks from 50 yards or longer. His 57-yard field goal against Arkansas stands as the ninth-longest successful kick in Texas A&M school history.
The players
David Olano
He is the standout kicker for the Texas A&M football team currently playing in the SEC.
Terence Kitchens
He is a former kicker who famously set the school record with a 62-yard field goal in 1999.
The details
Olano credits his consistency to rigorous repetition and maintaining focus on his plant foot mechanics during every attempt. Beyond his field goal accuracy, he has successfully converted all 24 of his extra-point attempts this year and earned SEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
Timeline
September 25, 1999: Terence Kitchens established a 62-yard field goal record.
October 20, 2026: The On3 Midseason All-America team is announced.
December 2026: The final All-America team selection will take place.
Season Trajectory
Olano's midseason recognition provides a significant boost to the Texas A&M special teams profile as the program looks to improve its 4-3 overall record. His continued accuracy will be vital for the team as they navigate the remainder of their conference schedule.
Olano's perfect start ensures he remains a reliable scoring option for the Aggies in tight conference matchups. His proficiency from beyond 50 yards expands the team's scoring range, which is critical for turning stalled drives into points.
The takeaway
Kickers who demonstrate elite accuracy from long distance significantly alter the competitive math for their teams on every drive. Consistency remains the primary differentiator for specialists who hope to turn midseason recognition into end-of-year awards.
What happens next
The final All-America team selection is scheduled to be announced in December 2026.
Further reading
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