Blake Hayes Stats
Blake Hayes was a punter for Illinois.
Blake Hayes punted 68 times in 2021, averaging 45.1 yards (net 43.3), with 35 inside the 20.
Final 2021 regular-season numbers, updated October 23, 2026.
Field goals made and tried, punts, punting yards and the longest of each are the official box-score totals (CollegeFootballData.com); distance splits, MAKE, net average, inside the 20, touchbacks and points come from the play-by-play.
Blake Hayes Punting Stats by Season
| Season | Team | Games | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Illinois | 12 | 68 | 45.1 | 43.3 | 35 | 53% | 3% | 33% | +12.8 |
| 2020 | Illinois | 8 | 42 | 43.8 | 40.6 | 16 | 38% | 2% | 29% | +2.2 |
| 2019 | Illinois | 12 | 72 | 44.8 | 42.8 | 30 | 42% | 3% | 11% | +9.1 |
| 2018 | Illinois | 12 | 62 | 43.6 | 36.6 | 25 | 39% | 8% | 13% | −4.6 |
| 2017 | Illinois | 12 | 77 | 42.0 | 40.2 | 31 | 40% | 3% | 19% | +8.3 |
| Career | 56 | 321 | 43.8 | 40.7 | 137 | 43% | 4% | 20% | +27.9 |
Blake Hayes Kickoff Stats by Season
| Season | Team | Games | Kickoffs | Avg dist | TB% | Returns | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Illinois | — | 1 | 53.0 | 0% | 1 | 0.0 |
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