Jake Baumgarte

Position:
Kicker
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Height:
6-0
Weight:
179
Hometown:
Herrin, Ill.
High School:
Herrin
Major:
Civil Engineering

2023 (JUNIOR)

Played in 9 games
Was 3-of-8 on field goal attempts with a long of 36 (at Idaho)
Converted 34-of-34 PATs, including 9-for-9 at Western Illinois

2022 (SOPHOMORE)

The team's starting place-kicker in all 11 games
Converted 11-of-17 field goal attempts and 32-of-35 PATs
Made a season-long 47-yarder at Incarnate Word
Connected from 45 yards out in games at Northwestern and versus North Dakota
Earned the MVFC's Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award

2021 (REDSHIRTED)

Redshirted

2020 (COVID YEAR)
The team's backup kicker ... did not see action

HIGH SCHOOL

Played wide receiver and safety ... Converted seven field goals for the varsity team his sophomore through senior years ... His field goal range extends to 60 yards...The Southern Illinoisan’s Boys Scholar-Athlete of the Year ... Recorded a 4.29 GPA ... Also played basketball, soccer, track and tennis ... Participated in ACES team, math team, drafting club, rotary club and served as vice president for the student government.

PERSONAL

Majoring in civil engineering.