2026 NFL Punting Yards Leaders
Total gross yards from the line of scrimmage to where each punt was caught or came to rest, before returns.
Volume stat: more punts means more yards. In 2026, Braden Mann (1574) led NFL punters in punting yards, ahead of Jeremy Crawshaw (1568) and Corey Bojorquez (1558). 33 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 | Yards | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braden Mann | Philadelphia Eagles | 1574 | 33 | 47.7 | 41.8 | 14 | 42% | 3% | 12% | +4.6 |
| 2 | Jeremy Crawshaw | Denver Broncos | 1568 | 32 | 49.0 | 44.7 | 14 | 44% | 6% | 22% | +1.2 |
| 3 | Corey Bojorquez | Cleveland Browns | 1558 | 31 | 50.3 | 44.6 | 10 | 32% | 6% | 16% | +5.0 |
| 4 | Tommy Townsend | Tennessee Titans | 1381 | 28 | 49.3 | 41.7 | 9 | 32% | 18% | 14% | −1.0 |
| 5 | Tress Way | Washington Commanders | 1365 | 28 | 48.8 | 42.7 | 10 | 36% | 7% | 39% | −0.5 |
| 6 | Cameron Johnston | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1286 | 26 | 49.5 | 44.2 | 13 | 50% | 8% | 19% | +8.7 |
| 7 | Austin McNamara | New York Jets | 1268 | 27 | 47.0 | 40.4 | 9 | 33% | 7% | 26% | −5.1 |
| 8 | Blake Gillikin | Arizona Cardinals | 1265 | 28 | 45.2 | 38.2 | 8 | 29% | 11% | 25% | −8.0 |
| 9 | Daniel Whelan | Green Bay Packers | 1242 | 25 | 49.7 | 45.0 | 14 | 56% | 8% | 20% | +2.9 |
| 10 | Ryan Eckley | Baltimore Ravens | 1220 | 26 | 46.9 | 42.5 | 13 | 50% | 8% | 35% | −0.6 |
| 11 | J.K. Scott | Los Angeles Chargers | 1198 | 26 | 47.9 | 40.7 | 7 | 27% | 12% | 40% | −4.6 |
| 12 | Jordan Stout | New York Giants | 1195 | 23 | 52.0 | 44.5 | 11 | 48% | 4% | 17% | +4.2 |
| 13 | Riley Dixon | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1180 | 27 | 43.7 | 38.0 | 5 | 19% | 4% | 44% | −10.1 |
| 14 | Ryan Wright | New Orleans Saints | 1159 | 25 | 46.4 | 39.8 | 11 | 44% | 0% | 32% | −4.9 |
| 15 | AJ Cole | Las Vegas Raiders | 1114 | 22 | 50.6 | 43.3 | 8 | 36% | 9% | 18% | −3.7 |
| 16 | Kai Kroeger | Houston Texans | 1107 | 23 | 48.1 | 43.4 | 8 | 35% | 0% | 26% | −2.7 |
| 17 | Michael Dickson | Seattle Seahawks | 1092 | 25 | 43.7 | 42.4 | 11 | 44% | 4% | 36% | +14.2 |
| 18 | Mitch Wishnowsky | New England Patriots | 1037 | 22 | 47.1 | 41.2 | 10 | 45% | 14% | 36% | +1.3 |
| 19 | Jake Bailey | Atlanta Falcons | 1036 | 21 | 49.3 | 40.3 | 8 | 38% | 14% | 38% | −0.4 |
| 20 | Corliss Waitman | San Francisco 49ers | 947 | 20 | 47.4 | 44.5 | 9 | 45% | 5% | 45% | +5.4 |
| 21 | Tory Taylor | Chicago Bears | 945 | 19 | 49.7 | 43.4 | 7 | 37% | 11% | 16% | +12.7 |
| 22 | Ethan Evans | Los Angeles Rams | 918 | 19 | 48.3 | 38.1 | 6 | 32% | 16% | 32% | −7.9 |
| 23 | Jack Fox | Detroit Lions | 908 | 19 | 47.8 | 43.3 | 8 | 42% | 5% | 32% | +1.2 |
| 24 | Logan Cooke | Jacksonville Jaguars | 904 | 19 | 47.6 | 42.1 | 7 | 37% | 5% | 11% | +3.0 |
| 25 | Sam Martin | Carolina Panthers | 838 | 18 | 46.6 | 42.6 | 11 | 61% | 11% | 50% | +0.4 |
| 26 | Bradley Pinion | Miami Dolphins | 774 | 17 | 45.5 | 39.6 | 6 | 35% | 0% | 29% | −2.9 |
| 27 | Matt Araiza | Kansas City Chiefs | 733 | 14 | 52.4 | 45.1 | 9 | 64% | 14% | 21% | +1.3 |
| 28 | Rigoberto Sanchez | Indianapolis Colts | 729 | 15 | 52.1 | 40.3 | 6 | 40% | 0% | 29% | −6.1 |
| 29 | Ryan Rehkow | Cincinnati Bengals | 718 | 16 | 44.9 | 39.8 | 9 | 56% | 0% | 44% | −2.3 |
| 30 | Bryan Anger | Dallas Cowboys | 631 | 13 | 48.5 | 42.8 | 9 | 69% | 0% | 46% | +0.1 |
| 31 | Brett Thorson | Minnesota Vikings | 589 | 13 | 45.3 | 40.2 | 6 | 46% | 8% | 46% | −4.1 |
| 32 | Tommy Doman Jr. | Buffalo Bills | 584 | 12 | 48.7 | 46.0 | 6 | 50% | 0% | 58% | +0.3 |
| 33 | Johnny Hekker | Minnesota Vikings | 523 | 12 | 43.6 | 38.6 | 2 | 17% | 8% | 33% | −1.6 |
Punting Yards in other seasons: 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
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