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Collin Wagner is ready to join the list of recent central Pennsylvania kickers that have had an impact for Penn State. Players such as Travis Forney, David Royer, David Kimball and 2006 Pro Bowl kicker Robbie Gould are among the local products that have made a contribution on special teams for the Nittany Lions during the past 10 years. Wagner, who was an all-state choice at State College Area HS, will enter preseason camp as the top candidate at placekicker, following the graduation of Kevin Kelly, Penn State's all-time leading scorer. Wagner connected on his first career field goal attempt, from 43 yards, in the win at Syracuse last season. He has a strong and accurate leg and averaged 67.7 yards on three kickoffs.
2008 Junior Season
Opportunities were limited for Wagner, playing behind record-setting kicker Kevin Kelly. Wagner made the most of his chances when called upon, connecting on his only field goal attempt and all three of his PAT attempts. He was successful on his first career field goal attempt, from 43 yards, in the third quarter of the win at Syracuse. Wagner also made two PAT attempts against Coastal Carolina and made his only PAT attempt against the Orange. Also playing in the wins over Illinois and Wisconsin, Wagner averaged 67.7 yards on three kickoffs.
2007 Sophomore Season
Wagner made his collegiate debut in the win over Florida International, successfully converting both of his PAT attempts.
2006 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.
High School
At State College Area HS, Wagner played football and baseball. Playing for Coach Al Wolski, he earned Associated Press all-state honors and was the kicker and punter on the All-Mid-Penn Conference team. He also was named to the Harrisburg Patriot-News Platinum 33 and played in the 2006 Big 33 Classic. Wagner helped the Little Lions reach the state quarterfinals.
Personal
Full name is Collin James Wagner. He is the son of C.J. and Susan Wagner and has a twin brother, Chris, and a younger brother, Joey. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games. Wagner is an accounting major in the Smeal College of Business. Born May 26, 1988 in State College, Pa.
