Senior punter Kirby Van Der Kamp has been named to the 2013 Ray Guy Award watch list. During the 2012 season, Van Der Kamp was named a semi-finalist for the reward.

The West Des Moines native is one of 25 punters named to the preseason watch list. Along with Ethan Perry of TCU, Van Der Kamp is one of two punters from the Big 12 named to the list.

The four-year starter has averaged a 42.8 yards per kick average over his career, the second best average in Cyclone history. Van Der Kamp was named Second Team All-Big 12 last season after averaging 41 yards per kick and 10 punts more than 50 yards.

Van Der Kamp has also garnered attention for being able to pin opponents deep in their own territory. In 2012, 29 of Van Der Kamp’s punts landed inside the opponents 20-yard line.

The Ray Guy Award is given annually to the best punter in the NCAA.