Special teams may not sound like a particularly glorious thing, but don’t worry: punters are extremely important to the success of a football team.
Whether it’s turning the field over, punting the ball inside the 20-yard line, or simply getting the offense out of a jam, punters play a crucial role in keeping their team in the race for the win. They are indeed special.
There are great punters all over Central Florida, some of whom are even known nationally for their tremendous punts from across the field.
We looked at schools in several Central Florida counties and came up with 18 punters to keep an eye on this year.
And here they are, without further ado:
Logan Calder, Oviedo, Class of 2025: The Seminole County standout and five-star punter is ranked No. 59 in the Kohl’s Professional Camps 2025 National Punter Rankings after a stellar summer that saw him attend the Kohl’s 2024 National Scholarship Camp in July, where he made 32 of 36 points on field goals, 108.2 points on kickoffs and 96.65 points on punting. He has brought his skills to Oviedo after punting 19 times for a 30.0 yards per punt average last year for Lake Howell, including 62 yards and four times inside the 20-yard line. He has an offer from Warner University and is talking with Florida International University.
Jackson White, East River, Class of 2025: The Orange County star was named a 4.5-star kicker in the Kohl’s Professional Camps 2025 National Punter Rankings after completing 40 punts for a 33.3 average, including 51 and six inside the 20-yard line, for the Falcons last season. He also kicked a game-winning 49-yard field goal in this year’s spring game.
Owen Baylor, University High (Orange City), Class of 2025: The Volusia County standout earned recognition in the Kohl’s Professional Camps 2025 National Punter Rankings after a strong summer and 19 punts for a 32.2 average, with a high of 52, in 2023 for the Titans. He is also one of the best kickers in Central Florida.
William Prunty, Foundation Academy, Class of 2025: The Orange County private school star was one of the best punters in the state last season, punting 15 times and posting an impressive 41.87 average, with a long punt of 65 and seven inside the 20-yard line.
Marcus Trout, Cocoa, Class of 2025: The kicker/punting specialist from Brevard County has taken his considerable skills to two-time defending Class 2S state champion Cocoa after punting 25 times for a 37.5 average last year for Holy Trinity Episcopal, including a long of 60 and nine inside the 20-yard line. He is ranked No. 64 in the Kohl’s Professional Camps 2025 National Kicker Rankings.
Grayson Wright, Timber Creek, Class of 2025: The good athlete (1.85 m, 84 kg) has a strong leg and punted 19 times for the Wolves last year with an average of 36.95, 66 of them and four times inside the 20-yard line.
Dean Roberts, Titusville, Class of 2025: Another exceptional kicking/punting specialist from Brevard County, he punted 30 times for a 36.47 average, with a longest of 55 and three inside the 20-yard line in 2023 for the Terriers, who made the state playoffs. He was also named in the Kohl’s Professional Camps 2025 National Kicker Rankings.
Michael Wells, Apopka, Class of 2025: One of the region’s most consistent punters was also very busy in 2023, punting 38 times for a 35.82 average, with a long of 55 and 10 inside the 20-yard line for the Blue Darters, who reached the state playoffs. He made a 58-yard field goal at Pittsburgh State Camp this summer and won Jacksonville State’s Punt Camp.
Henry Wolff, Kissimmee Osceola, Class of 2027: The rising sophomore performed well for the traditionally strong Kowboys last season, punting 28 times for a 34.1 average, with one long of 53 and seven inside the 20-yard line. He also plays wide receiver for Osceola, which reached the state playoffs in 2023.
David Parks, Seminole High, Class of 2025: One of the most talented athletes in Central Florida, the Howard University product (6-0, 205 pounds) threw 26 punts for a 33.5 average, including 44 for the Seminoles, who advanced to the state playoffs. He also plays multiple positions on offense.
Xavier Lherisse, Eau Gallie, Class of 2026: The standout defensive back also excels on special teams. He punted 26 times for a 33.2 average last year for the Commodores, who made the state playoffs, including 53 times and seven times inside the 20-yard line. He is ranked in the top 15 of ESPN’s Top 100 Safeties in the Class of 2026. He has multiple offers, including from Alabama, Clemson, Michigan and Ole Miss.
Ryder Bondurant, West Orange, Class of 2025: The rising senior moved into the starting lineup after Kelvin Ramirez decided to focus on football this school year. As a sophomore in 2022, he posted a 27.8 punting average, with a high of 46 for the Warriors.
Parker Perales, Lake Mary, Class of 2025: The exceptional all-around athlete has brought his considerable skills to Lake Mary State after recording 15 punts with a 29.5 average, one long punt of 40 and three inside the 20-yard line for Lake Brantley in 2023.
Charlie Hyman, Boone, Class of 2025: The strong, physical player (6-3, 210) transferred to Boone after returning 16 punts for a 28.9 average last year for Cornerstone Charter, including 51 and five inside the 20-yard line. He will also play linebacker and defensive end.
Andrew Harris, Horizon, Class of 2025: When he’s not throwing passes at quarterback, this versatile athlete (6’2″, 175 pounds) punters for the Hawks. Last season, he punted 38 times for a 27.9 average, including a longest punt of 51 and four times inside the 20-yard line.
Lucas Paul, Space Coast (Cocoa), Class of 2025: The consistent special teams player punted 31 times for a 27.4 average, including 52 long puntings and two inside the 20-yard line for the Vipers last year. He also plays running back.
Jackson Baker, Winter Springs, Class of 2026: The special teams athlete and rising junior from Seminole County punted 25 times for the Bears last season, averaging 26.3.
Liam Toobin, Lake Highland Prep, Class of 2026: The tall, powerful special teams athlete (1.93 m, 90 kg) punted 21 times for the Highlanders and averaged 25.9, including the longest of 45.
