When you think of college football, you probably envision the massive linemen or explosive running backs who dominate the field with their size and strength. However, the University of Texas’ Will Stone, the team’s standout kickoff specialist, proves that even the position of kicker requires serious dedication to strength, training, and nutrition.
As Stone enters his third season as the Longhorns’ kickoff specialist, he’s not just bringing a powerful leg to the field but also a surprisingly hefty appetite to the table. The Austin native, who stands at 6-foot-0 and weighs 195 pounds, may not be the biggest guy on the roster, but he’s certainly one of the most disciplined when it comes to maintaining his strength and performance.
Rated as a five-star kicker out of high school, Stone has become a reliable weapon for Texas, playing in all 27 games during his first two seasons. His job? To kick off the football and ensure it travels as far as possible, ideally out of the end zone. And he does this job exceptionally well—averaging more than 63 yards per kick, with 41% of his kickoffs resulting in touchbacks. According to BroBible, “If you don’t know anything about kickoffs, just know that those numbers are pretty good!”
But what’s truly surprising about Stone isn’t just his ability to send the football soaring—it’s the sheer amount of food he consumes daily to keep his strength and stamina at peak levels. As BroBible reports, “Stone eats approximately 4,505 calories per day — which is only 1,500 calories less than a 300-pound offensive lineman at Ohio State.”
So, what does a day in the life of Will Stone’s diet look like?
It all starts with a hearty breakfast of cheesy eggs with salsa, hash browns, and a cinnamon roll, totaling 825 calories. After a rigorous workout, Stone downs a 420-calorie protein shake to refuel. Lunch consists of chicken, asparagus, pasta, and watermelon, adding another 930 calories to the count.
As the day progresses, Stone snacks on a Gatorade protein bar and Muscle Milk protein shake for 580 calories, followed by a first dinner of a ground beef taco bowl worth 750 calories. After practice, he snacks again—this time on protein balls—and then wraps up the day with a second dinner featuring two large tacos with guacamole, bringing his total dinner intake to 850 calories.
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To keep his body hydrated and performing at its best, Stone also drinks a gallon of water throughout the day.
For a position that’s often overlooked, it’s clear that being a top-tier college football kicker like Stone requires serious commitment not just on the field but in the kitchen as well. His daily routine of rigorous training and disciplined eating is a testament to the fact that even the so-called “smaller” players in football are finely-tuned machines.
As BroBible put it, “We knew that college football players are finely-tuned machines, but to see an SEC kicker eat this much in a day is pretty surprising. That’s a lot of grub!”
So, next time you see Will Stone step up to kick off the ball, remember that behind that powerful leg is a diet and work ethic that rivals even the most formidable athletes on the field. It’s just another reminder that in football, every player—regardless of position—plays a vital role in the team’s success. And sometimes, the key to that success is as much about what’s on the plate as what’s on the field.
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