2026 College Punts Downed Leaders
A downed punt is one a member of the kicking team stops or touches to keep it from rolling into the end zone.
It is a coverage and control stat as much as a leg stat. In 2026, Daniel Hughes (2) led college football punters in punts downed. 1 punters qualify. This season is in progress (through Week 7), so the numbers change each week.
Data through Week 7 of the 2026 season, updated October 24, 2026.
| Rk | Player | Team | Downed | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Hughes | Florida State | 2 | 21 | 44.0 | 42.6 | 10 | 48% | 0% | 33% | +4.5 |
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