The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Jonah Delange | 2026 Lou Groza Award Candidate
So, what is Duh-LONG-uh Range?
For UAB kicker Jonah Delange (pronounced Duh-LONG-uh), the answer keeps getting longer.
A 2024 Lou Groza Award semifinalist, Delange has established himself as one of the nation's most productive kickers, connecting on 18 field goals through eight games in 2026 while remaining a perfect 15-of-15 on PATs.
Delange's 18 made field goals are tied for the sixth-most in a single season in UAB history, and his average of 2.25 field goals per game continues to place him among the nation's most productive kickers.
For his career, Delange is 49-of-60 (.817) on field goals, 23-of-29 (.793) from 40 yards or longer and 4-of-5 (.800) from 50-plus, with a career long of 57 yards.
His 49 career makes have traveled a combined 1,781 yards — or 5,343 12-inch rulers laid end-to-end.
Delange has showcased his impressive range throughout the 2026 season, highlighted by a school-record 57-yard field goal at Memphis and a 50-yard field goal just five days later in UAB's dramatic overtime victory over East Carolina.
His career accomplishments include the highest field-goal percentage in UAB history, a perfect record on extra-point attempts and a growing list of milestones in the Blazers' record book.
That's Duh-LONG-uh Range.
Delange Facts
| Current Career Total | |
|---|---|
| Made FGs | 49 |
| Attempts | 60 |
| FG Percentage | 81.7% |
| Total distance of made FGs | 1,781 yards |
| Total feet | 5,343 feet |
| Total inches | 64,116 inches |
| 12-inch rulers | 5,343 rulers |
| Average made FG | 36.3 yards |
| 40+ | 23-of-29 (79.3%) |
| 50+ | 4-of-5 (80.0%) |
| Career Long | 57 yards |
| PAT | 75-of-75 |
| Career Kicking Points | 222 |
| 2026 FGs | 18-of-22 (81.8%) |
| 2026 PAT | 15-of-15 |
| 2026 Points | 69 |
| 2026 FGs/Game | 2.25 |
| 2026 Scoring Average | 8.6 |
| UAB Career FGs | 4th (49) |
| UAB Career FG Percentage | 1st (81.7%) |
| UAB Career PAT Percentage | 1st (100%) |
| UAB Single-Season FGs | 6th (18) |
Individual statistics through Oct. 31, 2026. Updated national and American Conference rankings will be added when available.
Duh-LONG-uh Range Stats
| Distance | Entering 2026 | 2026 | Current Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 8-9 | 5-5 | 13-14 (.929) |
| 30-39 | 10-13 | 3-4 | 13-17 (.765) |
| 40-49 | 11-14 | 8-10 | 19-24 (.792) |
| 50+ | 2-2 | 2-3 | 4-5 (.800) |
| 40+ | 13-16 | 10-13 | 23-29 (.793) |
| Overall | 31-38 | 18-22 | 49-60 (.817) |
Among the Nation's Best
Through eight games, Delange has continued to establish himself as one of college football's most productive kickers.
Delange has converted 18 field goals this season, averaging 2.25 made field goals per game. His 18 makes are tied for the sixth-most in a single season in UAB history, putting him within reach of several program milestones with four regular-season games remaining.
His production has been particularly impressive considering the difficulty of his attempts. Of Delange's 22 field-goal attempts this season, 13 have come from 40 yards or longer, and he has converted 10 of them.
That includes a school-record 57-yard field goal at Memphis and a 50-yarder against East Carolina, giving him two makes from 50-plus yards this season and four for his career.
Delange has also remained perfect on extra points, converting all 15 PAT attempts this season and extending his career streak to 75 consecutive successful PATs.
His 69 points this season are the most he has scored through the first eight games of any season in his career.
2026 season highlights:
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18 made field goals through eight games
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2.25 field goals made per game
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10 field goals from 40 yards or longer
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Two field goals from 50-plus yards
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School-record 57-yard field goal at Memphis
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Perfect 15-of-15 on PATs
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69 total kicking points
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Sixth-most field goals in a single season in UAB history
Delange needs just one more field goal to tie for third on UAB's single-season list with 19, three to match his 2024 total of 21 and four to tie Swayze Waters' school record of 22, established in 2007.
Climbing the UAB Record Book
Delange continues to move rapidly up the UAB career record charts.
His 30-yard field goal against South Florida on Oct. 31 pushed his career total to 49, moving him within one of tying Swayze Waters for third place in program history.
He needs eight more field goals to tie Nick Hayes for second in school history and 10 to match Ty Long's program record of 59.
Delange also remains UAB's career leader in field-goal percentage at 81.7 percent and has converted all 75 of his career PAT attempts, maintaining a perfect 100 percent career PAT percentage.
With 222 career kicking points, Delange ranks eighth on UAB's all-time scoring list and sixth in career points scored by kicking.
| UAB Career Category | Current Standing |
|---|---|
| Career field goals made | 4th – 49 |
| Career field-goal percentage | 1st – 81.7% |
| Career PAT percentage | 1st – 100.0% (75-of-75) |
| Career PATs made | 7th – 75 |
| Career points scored | 8th – 222 |
| Career points scored by kicking | 6th – 222 |
| Longest field goal | 1st – 57 yards |
| Single-season field goals (2026) | 6th – 18 |
| Single-game kicking points | T2nd – 15 vs. Samford |
Delange's 15 points against Samford on Oct. 3 tied for the second-most kicking points in a single game in program history, one shy of Swayze Waters' record of 16 against Alcorn State in 2007.
His four field goals against both ULM and Samford also tied for the third-most in a single game in program history.
Delange's current 81.8 percent field-goal percentage in 2026 adds to a career that includes a school-record 81.7 percent conversion rate and a personal-best 87.5 percent season in 2024, when he made 21 of 24 attempts.
A New Definition of Duh-LONG-uh Range
Delange took the campaign quite literally at Memphis.
After connecting from 49 yards, Delange drilled a 57-yard field goal, establishing a new UAB record and surpassing Ty Long's 54-yarder at Ohio State in 2012. The kick extended his career long by five yards.
Five days later, Delange continued to showcase his range against East Carolina.
With UAB trailing 14-6 late in the third quarter, Delange connected from 50 yards, pulling the Blazers within five points. It marked his second field goal of at least 50 yards this season and the fourth of his career.
Delange finished the night 3-for-3 on field goals, also connecting from 41 and 26 yards. His nine points helped keep UAB within striking distance before the Blazers scored a touchdown and two-point conversion in the final minute of regulation to force overtime.
UAB went on to defeat East Carolina 30-17, improving to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the American Conference.
Across the Memphis and East Carolina games, Delange connected on five field goals from 49, 57, 41, 26 and 50 yards.
Those five makes traveled a combined 223 yards — or 669 12-inch rulers placed end-to-end.
Delange added another 30-yard field goal at South Florida on Oct. 31, bringing his season total to 18 and his career total to 49.
2026 Weekly Accolades
9/14 – American Conference Special Teams Player of the Week
Delange connected on all four field-goal attempts in UAB's 26-20 victory over ULM and added two PATs for a 14-point performance.
10/5 – American Conference Player of the Week Honorable Mention
10/6 – Lou Groza Stars of the Week (Week Five)
Delange connected on four field goals against Samford in a 33-14 victory, including makes from 44 and 46 yards. He finished the day with 15 points, tied for the second-most kicking points in a single game in UAB history.
10/10 – School-Record Field Goal at Memphis
Delange connected from 49 and 57 yards against Memphis, establishing a new UAB school record with his 57-yarder.
10/15 – Perfect Night Against East Carolina
Delange converted all three field-goal attempts from 41, 26 and 50 yards, accounting for nine points in UAB's 30-17 overtime victory. His 50-yarder marked his second make from 50-plus yards this season and fourth of his career.
DUH-LONG-UH-RANGE
