
four-year UNC punting anchor with a big leg and dependable placement
Hibbard was one of North Carolina’s most dependable specialists, becoming just the fourth punter in school history to lead the team in punting average for four straight seasons and finishing his UNC career with 2,628 yards on 64 punts in his final season, showing both leg strength and consistency. He also owns a career average of 41.6 yards per punt, with a long of 76, and earlier reports highlighted a 43-yard average on 65 punts as a senior, underscoring NFL-style value in field-position control. His fit is strongest for teams that prize reliability, hang time, and flipping the field over pure flash.[3][4][2]