Adam Korsak signed with the Canadian Football League (CFL) last week. The former Rutgers football punter, now with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, is looking to seize this chance and platform.
The best punter in Rutgers history, Korsak may well be the best player the program has ever seen, regardless of position. Last season he won the Ray Guy Award as the nation’s top punter.
It was the first time that a Rutgers football player has ever won a national award for on-the-field performance. Korsak was a finalist for the award in 2021 as well.
Now in the CFL, Korsak is getting an opportunity to take the next step in his career.
“It is a tremendous opportunity. I have enjoyed the fellas on the team as well as the coaching staff so far,” Korsak told Rutgers Wire last week.
“I’m looking forward to doing my best and being the best teammate I can be.”
It was a bit of a surprise that the Australian punter was not selected in April’s NFL draft. Korsak did, however, participate in two NFL rookie minicamps with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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The CFL is affording Korsak a chance to prove himself on a very big stage and continue his development from Australia, through the ranks of the Big Ten and now in professional football.
And perhaps back to the NFL someday.
“This league is a tremendous opportunity and right now I am enjoying being a Saskatchewan Roughrider,” Korsak said.
“I will do my best to help the team and any future opportunities will be handled at the appropriate time.”
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