2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Punter

*Walt taking 2014 and 2018

Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst
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The top 2026 Punter prospects available for the 2026 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2027 prospect. ** – denotes 2028 prospect.

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Jesse Micro, P, Vanderbilt
Height: 6-4. Weight: 222.
Projected Round (2026): 5-7.

<> 6/27/25: Micro was superb for the Commodores in 2024, averaging 48 yards per punt with a long of 69 yards and 21 punts downed inside the 20. He was superb at flipping the field for Vanderbilt. Prior to 2024, Micro was a solid punter at Ohio State.

Jack Bouwmeester, P, Texas
Height: 6-3. Weight: 197.
Projected Round (2026): 6-FA.

6/27/25: Bouwmeester was an effective punter for Utah in 2024, averaging 45 yards per punt with a long of 62, and 23 punts downed inside the 20. After the season, he transferred to Texas.

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