Dunn wins Lou Groza Award as college's top place-kicker

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Lexington native, North Davidson High School graduate and NC State kicker, Christopher Dunn, was named the winner of the Lou Groza Award Thursday night during the Home Depot College Awards show on ESPN. The award is named in honor of Pro Football Hall of Famer Lou Groza, a nine-time all-pro and winner of eight championships. Winners are determined by a voting panel of Division I head coaches, sportswriters, sportscasters, conference representatives, professional kickers and previous winners.

This year, Dunn set the ACC record in field goals made (93) and points scored (479). He is number one in the ACC in field goal percentage (.960), kick scoring and field goals. Nationally, he is tied in field goals per game and ranks second in field goal percentage.

Per GoPack.com, Head Coach Dave Doeren stated, “"I'm so proud of Chris for all of his accomplishments and am so happy that he was recognized nationally with the Groza Award,. Nobody has worked harder than he has. He's overcome a lot of obstacles – on and off the field – but his dedication, persistence and faith have helped him become the remarkable person and kicker that he is today. I can't wait to see what the future holds for him."

Additionally, this week, Dunn was named a First Team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, CBS Sports and The Athletic.

Noteworthy accomplishments during the 2022 season include (per GoPack): Of Dunn's 24 makes on the season, 10 of them came from 40 yards or longer. He went a perfect 7-for-7 from 20-29 yards, 7-for-7 from 30-39 yards and 2-for-2 on kicks over 50 yards. He also went 8-for-9 from 40-49 yards, missing just one kick the entire season – in the regular season finalé.

Dunn is a perfect 200-for-200 on PAT attempts in his Wolfpack career.