Altamirano Named To Fred Mitchell Watchlist

ABILENE, Texas – Hardin-Simmons University placekicker Pedro Altamirano has been named to the 2026 Fred Mitchell Award Midseason Watch List, recognizing the nation’s top non-FBS collegiate placekickers for excellence on the field and in the community. The announcement was made this week by the Fred Mitchell Award Selection Committee. Altamirano is one of 41 kickers nationwide selected for the midseason honor from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA and NJCAA ranks. He is one of seven NCAA Division III kickers included on the prestigious watch list. On the year, Altamirano is 8-of-9 on field…