Owen Lawson brings proven leg strength and kickoff value to UAlbany
Lawson is a useful **specialist** for Albany because he has a track record of field-position impact: in 2024 he handled 52 punts for 2,190 yards, averaged more than 42 yards per punt, and hit a long of 74 yards, while his earlier college résumé includes 66 punts in 2022 at Coffeyville CC and prior FBS experience at Arkansas. His differentiator is reliability across roles—punting, kickoffs, and placekicking—plus a pedigree that includes Kohl’s Kicking recognition as a top-25 punter prospect. If you want a kicker/punter who can flip the field, he fits the profile.
