FIU’s steady, field-position-first specialist
Montiel is a proven punter with real college production, handling FIU’s primary punting duties in 2023 with 72 punts, a 39.2-yard average, nine kicks of 50+ yards, 10 placed inside the 10, and 41 fair catches forced.[3] His earlier 2022 season was even stronger in raw distance, averaging 42.1 yards per punt with 13 punts over 50 yards and 17 inside the 20, earning All-Conference USA honorable mention and a Ray Guy Watch List nod.[7] He fits teams that value directional punting, consistency, and hidden-yardage wins over pure power.[3][7]
