Andrew Brown has kicked his way into several North Carolina A&T football headlines since joining the program in 2021, clinching games with clutch points and booting multiple 50+ yard field goals.
Brown, who played at West Davidson High, outdid himself in the Aggies’ homecoming game against South Carolina State. He nailed a career-best 55-yard field goal that ranks fourth-longest in CAA history and third-longest this season in FCS. It is THE longest field goal in North Carolina college football for 2025.
Brown’ amazing performance headlines our weekly wrap up of special teams standouts in our state.
🏆 Special Teams Player of the Week — Andrew Brown, North Carolina A&T
Brown finished 3-for-3 in field goals in the narrow loss to South Carolina State. He also hit from 43 and 33 yards, with the latter giving A&T a 9-0 lead heading into halftime. The CAA named the Aggies veteran its Special Teams Player of the Week.
Brown is now the school’s all-time leader in made field goals with 43 and is the only player to wear an Aggie uniform to hit three field goals from 50+ yards in their career. The previous record for longest field goal had been 52 yards, held by both Brown and Noel Ruiz.
The redshirt senior continues to emerge as one of the premier kickers in the FCS ranks and could soon draw attention from NFL scouts with his accuracy, consistency and poise under pressure.
Another CAA weekly honor for Andrew Brown!
Always on the money with a School Record for an 55 yarder! 💸#AggiePride | #PoundTheStone | #CAAFB pic.twitter.com/pLJFK6z8Io— Aggie Pride (@NCATFootball) October 13, 2025
🔹 Other Top Special Teams Performances
D2 Long-Distance Kicker – Andrew Bontekoe, Barton
Connected on a 53-yard field goal, the longest kick at the D2/D3 level statewide this season, while also hitting from 42 yards and averaging 62.3 yards on seven kickoffs.
Conference Carolinas Spotlight – Taylor Harris, UNC Pembroke
Went 7-for-7 on PATs and hit a 29-yard field goal in the Braves’ win over Shorter. Added five touchbacks on nine kickoffs while averaging 60.8 yards per kick to earn Conference Carolinas Special Teams Player of the Week.
SAC Specialist – Jake Snapp, Wingate
Totaled 99 return yards, including a 46-yard kickoff return that set up a Wingate touchdown, and earned South Atlantic Conference Specialist of the Week honors.
SAC Scoring Leader – Caleb Bonesteel, Wingate
Converted two field goals (long of 37) and all five PATs in a 41-28 win over Catawba, finishing with 11 total kicker points — the most in the state for Week 7.
FCS Performer – Marcus Trout, Western Carolina
Stayed busy as WCU racked up the points: perfect on seven PATs and drilled a 44-yard field goal as the Catamounts rolled to a 52-7 victory over Furman.
More NC Football News Weekly Awards
Team of the Week: Shaw dominates time of possession, fourth-down plays in upset of Winston-Salem State
Offensive Player of the Week: Barton RB Jackson Parrish makes Conference Carolinas history
Defensive Player of the Week: Western Carolina DB Ken Moore Jr. picks off two passes in rout of Furman
See Winners from Past Weeks: North Carolina College Football Awards Hub
