Thomas O’Neill brings big-leg upside and early reliability to Mercyhurst’s punt game
In the 2026 season, Mercyhurst freshman punter Thomas O’Neill has flashed a strong leg and immediate trust value, averaging 43.2 yards on 10 punts with a long of 52 and 5 punts inside the 20, a solid foundation for a young specialist.[15] At 6-foot-7 and 225 pounds, he has a rare frame for the position and already showed he can handle volume in a tough opener, which is exactly the kind of hidden weapon coaches love on game day.[14][15]
