B.T. Potter has known current Clemson kicker Nolan Hauser since Hauser was in middle school.

Potter, who kicked for the Tigers from 2018 to 2022, was in Bank of America Stadium when Hauser drilled the 56-yard field goal that put Clemson in Austin for Saturday's first-round playoff game against Texas.

Potter says Hauser has a confidence that he lacked as a freshman and had to learn over time.

What's it like to be on special teams when the rest of the team is grinding away through physically demanding practices?

What's it like to get reamed by Dabo Swinney on national television, as Potter did in 2021 after missing two short field goals he should've made in a close game against Florida State?

What's it like to get cut from an NFL team and wonder if your football career is done?

Potter, who recently signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League, has a lot going on right now including preparing for a wedding.

He shares his story here.