Josh Placzek

BLOOMINGTON, IN - August 22, 2025 - kicker Josh Placzek #90 of the Indiana Hoosiers during Fall Camp at Mellencamp Pavillon in Bloomington, IN. Photo By Dani Meersman/Indiana Athletics

Photo by: Dani Meersman/Indiana Athletics

Position:
K
Ht./Wt.:
5-11 / 193
Year:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Carmel, Ind.
High School:
Carmel

Pronunciation: Josh Plah-check

2025 (Redshirt-Freshman Season)
Season: Appeared in one game ... Made collegiate debut against Indiana State (9/12) ... One of six non-true freshmen to make collegiate debut ... Earned Academic All-Big Ten.

Indiana State (9/12): Made collegiate debut ... Hit five second-half kickoffs for an average of 57.8 yards.

2024 (Freshman Season)
Did not see any game action and redshirted his initial collegiate season ... Joined the program as a walk-on in the fall.

Prep/Personal
Kicker for head coach John Hebert at Carmel High School ... Converted all six field goal attempts and went 17-of-17 in PAT tries as a senior ... Hit three field goals of 40-plus yards with a long of 46 yards.