High School: Rated No. 5 kicker in nation by Kicking.com ... Class of 2010 Central Florida top 100 prospect ... hit 14 of 18 field goals during his prep career, including a Mainland school-record 52-yarder his senior year ... was 55 for 57 on PAT attempts during his three-year pre career ... averaged 42.9 yards on 73 career punts, including long of 73 yards his senior year ... had 79 touchbacks on kickoffs, including 49 his senior season ... first team all-area selection as senior ... made 6 of 9 field goal attempts, with all three misses coming from 52 yards out or further ... kicked field goals off the ground (no tee) his senior year ... 49 touchbacks on kickoffs as senior - 98 percent - with 72-yard average ... averaged 44.5 on 42 punts ... coach was John Maronto ... prep teammates with fellow Purdue signees Ricardo Allen, Chevin Davis and O.J. Ross ... also played baseball and soccer.
Personal: Given name is Jonathan Austin Linkenheimer ... born Nov. 27, 1991 ... plans on majoring in management ... enjoys playing all sports.
Jonathan Linkenheimer Season 2010
#14PositionKICKER-PUNTER
Weight215 lbs
Height6-3
ClassFreshman
HometownFleming Island, Fla.