Auburn place kicker and punter Daniel Carlson has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week.
Against Arkansas on Saturday, Carlson impressed, despite missing his first field goal attempt that would've put the Tigers in front heading into halftime.
His first career punt, a booming 62-yard spiral, was the longest by an Auburn punter since Kody Bliss in 2006.
Carlson was perfect on extra points, and added a 45-yard field goal with 9:55 left in the game, just before the hour and 28 minute rain delay.
The freshman also impressed on kickoffs, with 7 of 8 kicks going for touchbacks, including a few that went through the back of the end zone.
After the game, Carlson said he was happy to have one game behind him.
"It was a lot of fun," Carlson said. "I was a little nervous to get the first one under my belt. My first punt was a bomb, so that was a nice little surprise."
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