2021 Prospect Rankings: Punter Edition (3/16/21)

1.) Michael Turk – 6’1″ 226 lbs.

“Turk is one of the most technically sound and dedicated punters I’ve studied. He’s the most well built punter in the draft at 226 lbs. with low body fat and a muscular frame. He’s consistent, a hard worker, and has already been through the NFL pre draft process but got another chance at college football through a collegiate rule loophole. His catch, steps, swing, follow through, power and improved accuracy are all NFL punter quality.”

PUNTS	AVG	LNG	YDS
67	42.9	64	2,872
67	46.0	75	3,082
14	47.2	58	661
148	44.7	75	6,615

2.) Pressley Harvin III – 5’11” 263 lbs.

“Harvin III is a natural at punting. He’s a load at 263 lbs. I’m sure teams mostly care about his punting ability but some may want him just as fit as any football player. He has power and tremendous hangtime. He’s a technician in his own right and is an above average directional punter as well. He’s the 2020 Ray Guy Award winner.”

SEASON	TEAM
2017	GT
2018	GT
2019	GT
2020	GT
Career

PUNTS	AVG	LNG	YDS
50	44.1	62	2,205
35	41.3	62	1,447
80	44.8	58	3,583
45	48.0	70	2,161
210	44.7	70	9,396

3.) Max Duffy – 6’1″ 197 lbs.

“Duffy had an above average Senior Bowl. He’s on the more lean side as far as build. He’s more athletic than you think having a Rugby background. He’s the 2019 Ray Guy winner.”

SEASON	TEAM
2018	UK
2019	UK
2020	UK
Career

PUNTS	AVG	LNG	YDS
60	44.8	67	2,687
49	48.1	70	2,358
42	45.1	75	1,895
151	46.0	75	6,940

4.) Tanner Kuljian – 5’10” 175 lbs.

“Kuljian is probably the best directional punter in the draft. He’s a bit diminutive for a punter and that effects his power but can usually put the ball anywhere you need it on a consistent basis.”

SEASON	TEAM
2016	SAC
2018	USD
2019	USD
2020	SDSU
Career

PUNTS	AVG	LNG	YDS
–	–	–	–
59	42.8	71	2,528
38	40.1	60	1,523
35	45.4	70	1,589
132	42.7	71	5,640

5.) Drue Chrisman – 6’2″ 222 lbs.

“Chrisman is a well rounded jack of all trades but not a master of none. Good NFL size. He has a ton of big game experience. Chrisman is one of those punters, like Duffy that provide above average athleticism at the position and different talents such as throwing and running.”

SEASON	TEAM
2017	OSU
2018	OSU
2019	OSU
2020	OSU
Career

PUNTS	AVG	LNG	YDS
51	44.2	62	2,256
61	43.2	65	2,636
46	44.3	61	2,037
27	45.0	74	1,216
185	44.0	74	8,145

6.) James Smith – 6’5″ 233 lbs.

“Smith has good college tape but struggled at the Senior Bowl oddly. Above average NFL size. He has tools to work with from a power standpoint but has to improve his technique and accuracy.”

SEASON	TEAM
2017	CIN
2018	CIN
2019	CIN
2020	CIN
Career

PUNTS	AVG	LNG	YDS
64	42.0	65	2,688
59	46.6	72	2,750
72	42.4	59	3,053
40	43.8	60	1,754
235	43.6	72	10,245

7.) Oscar Draguicevich III – 6’0″ 182 lbs.

“Draguicevich III has a solid profile. Good NFL frame. He has some experience as a kicker as well. He’s consistent but nothing stands out in particular about his game. However, he’s the type of a guy I can see sticking around due to his professional approach and willingness to improve.”