The #1 Kicker In Colorado: Rhett Armstrong

Rhett Armstrong is a 2025 recruit who plays Kicker at Palmer Ridge High School. Armstrong is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2025 and is ranked as a top 15 Kicker in the class as well. In addition, Armstrong is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Colorado and is listed as the #1 Kicker in the state of Colorado.

Who are some role models in your life?

A role model in my life that I really try to model my life after is my dad. The way he takes care of us, his family, is incredibly selfless. He also has taught me a lot about how to be a man and a leader, not only in football but also in life. Another role model would be Anders Carlson. Anders just finished his kicking career at Auburn, but he went to high school locally here in Colorado. He is the one who got me into kicking because I would catch his balls during warmups on Friday nights when I was like 10ish.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to a few different artists depending on what I am feeling emotionally pregame. If I am too nervous I listen to some christian worship artists like Chris Tomlin or maybe some more mellow pop songs from artists like the Lumineers. If I am too low and I need to get more pumped up there are some christian rap artists like Lecrae and Andy Mineo.

What are the strengths of your game?

Some strengths of my game include my mental toughness, that is something I have worked on a ton especially this offseason going into my junior year. Another strength would be my accuracy. I pride myself on being able to make the kicks every time consistently when it matters most.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory would be a double overtime win we had against Pueblo West in the playoffs freshman year, in which I had a few game tying extra points to go to overtime and in overtime. After we won, we rushed the field.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I have ever played with is Walker Himebauch. Not only is he committed to Kentucky to long snap, but he was a strong consistent leader in our locker room and I think the entire team really valued that.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Some advice I would give is to find joy in the sport that you are doing, even in the tough moments. Perspective is everything and finding that joy can make it a lot easier to work hard and make it to the next level.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would travel to Greece. I would want to see all the ancient history.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was 9 years old when I fell in love with football as a whole because of Marcus Mariota and the Oregon Ducks. I just loved watching that team play and it really made me love the game because of how fun it was to watch.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would choose to meet Tim Tebow. I really admire how he has become famous and not let it change him as a man of God.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment would have to be the Broncos winning the Super Bowl in 2016 and watching the parade at home because my mom pulled the coolest parent move ever and let me skip school.