Valparaiso freshman Zander Lankford brings a big-leg punter profile with proven prep pedigree
Lankford is a freshman punter for Valparaiso who entered with strong high-school credentials, including first-team all-state honors and the highest punting average in Indiana’s 4A regular season, plus a standout 2024 game where he averaged 52.3 yards on six punts and added perfect kicking work. In his 2025 college season, ESPN lists him with 5 punts for 165 yards, a 33.0-yard average and a long of 46, so the upside is leg strength and versatility, while the current college production suggests he’s still translating that ceiling into consistent field position value.[1][10][19]
