Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 3 games
| Wk | Opp | FGM/FGA | LONG | XP | PTS | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | W 28-17vs Sacramento State | 0/1 | 0 | 4/4 | 4 | |
| Wk 1 | L 21-27vs San José State | 0/0 | 0 | 3/3 | 3 | |
| Wk 2 | L 7-35@ Michigan State | 0/0 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 | |
| Total | 0/1 | 0 | — | 8 |
#46
Rudy Kessinger
Junior kicker on Eastern Michigan's 2026 roster.
6′2″ · 185 lb · Columbus, OH · Bishop Watterson
Returning to Eastern Michigan for 2026
The numbers
0
field goals · 2026
of 1 attempts · 8 points
3 games into 2026 so far -- Best game: 4 XP, vs Sacramento State
Swing playSwung Eastern Michigan from 76% to 98% to win.Louisiana at Eastern Michigan · 34-31
His career numbers, season by seasonRudy Kessinger
Handles his kicks without drama. He has spent two seasons at Eastern Michigan. His first career honor landed in 2025: MAC Special Teams Player of the Week.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- seasons on the roster
- recognition record
Career arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
Eastern Michigan
NFL
NFL Draft
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2026 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2 seasons under Chris Creighton — 5-10 over that span.
2025Eastern Michigan4-8HC: Chris Creighton · Balanced
2026Eastern Michigan1-2HC: Chris Creighton · Pass-leaning, slow tempo
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Chris Creighton
Pass share
58.2%
107 pass / 77 run
Plays / game
61.3
3 games
Team sack rate
5.1%
117 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-leaning, slow tempo.
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/10 (100%) | 7/11 (64%) | 1/3 | |
| Career | 10/10 (100%) | 7/11 (64%) | 1/3 |
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 1 · 2026
W 28–17
Game log
How he plays
Play style
Handles his kicks without drama.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Eastern Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
PK · Eastern Michigan
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -14 net (12 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Eastern Michigan · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #103 · 2026 recruiting class #106
DNA match
Player DNA
Steady
Handles his kicks without drama.
K
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Andrew Shelley’s 2021 season.
85%match
Matches Andrew on
Longest make
FG%
Weight
Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a freshman, his production profile tracks closest to Dominic De Freitas's freshman season at App State (2025).
77%match
All-Sun Belt
Matches Dominic on
Class year
Longest make
Weight
Differs from Dominic on
Height (higher)
Background
EMU: 2026: Selected to the 2026 Phil Steele MAC Second Team (K)… 2025: Played in all 12 games…Earned MAC Special Teams Player of the Week twice (Sept. 22 and Oct. 13)…Ranked third in the MAC in field goals per game and fifth in scoring among conference specialists…Converted 17-of-23 field goal at...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology