Hayden Futch is giving Illinois State a steady leg with upside
Hayden Futch has already shown he can swing field position for Illinois State, earning MVFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors after a career day and ranking among the league’s better punters early in the 2024 season with a 44.5-yard average through three games. What makes him interesting is the combination of distance, hang time, and placement—he has produced multiple 50-plus-yard punts while also pinning opponents deep and forcing fair catches. That profile fits a team that values hidden-yardage wins and a reliable specialist who can change a game without touching the ball much.[2]
