UCF position preview: Special teams

The final position look at UCF heading into fall camp:

SPECIAL TEAMS

What to expect

After a stellar freshman campaign, kicker Colton Boomer suffered an injury last season that saw the Lake Mary product connect on just 13 of 21 field goals (62%). Boomer is healthy, and after an offseason working with a sports psychologist he feels in a better headspace.

Mitch McCarthy continues to develop his punting abilities. Last season, he averaged 41.3 yards on 36 punts, half of which were fair catches (18) or touchbacks (2), while long snapper Gage King brings stability at center.

Xavier Townsend and Johnny Richardson were the primary targets in the return game.

On the roster

Colton Boomer, Jr.

Michael Carter, RS-So.

Aidan Fedigan, RS-So.

Gage King, 5th year

Mitch McCarthy, Jr.

Grant Reddick, RS-Fr.

Departures

Chris Bowerfind (transfer)

Kriston Esnard

Arrivals

Jack Bernstein, RS-Sr. (transfer from Georgia State)

Projected depth chart

P — Mitch McCarthy, Michael Carter
K — Colton Boomer, Grant Reddick
LS — Gage King, Aidan Fedigan
KR — Johnny Richardson, Xavier Townsend
PR — Xavier Townsend, Trent Whittemore

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Matt Murschel can be reached at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com