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Exclusive: Kai Kroeger Talks NFL Combine Experience and Meeting with All 32 Teams

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Aug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks punter Kai Kroeger (39) throws a pass on a punt fake against the Old Dominion Monarchs in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. The play was called back due to a penalty. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Aug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks punter Kai Kroeger (39) throws a pass on a punt fake against the Old Dominion Monarchs in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. The play was called back due to a penalty. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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South Carolina Gamecocks punter Kai Kroeger had a rare opportunity at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine - meeting with all 32 NFL teams. As one of only 12 Gamecock players to attend the Combine, Kroeger’s experience was unlike most, especially for a special teams player.

“I was fortunate enough to meet with every team at the combine. They had a scheduled interview time, and all the teams were there,” Kroeger shared. This is a significant achievement, as most players at skill positions typically meet with only a handful of teams during the event.

Known for his powerful leg and consistency, Kroeger’s career has included standout moments such as a career-long 79-yard punt in 2022 and clutch performances, including throwing multiple touchdown passes on fake punts. The punter was named a First-Team All-American in 2022 and has earned two First-Team All-SEC honors (2022, 2024).

Kroeger's presence at the Combine helped South Carolina boast the fourth-most players in Indianapolis, securing the second spot in the SEC. With his unique skill set and standout performances, Kroeger’s journey toward the NFL is one to watch.

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