Baxter Pearce is flashing legit freshman poise for Charleston Southern
In the 2026 season, Charleston Southern freshman punter Baxter Pearce has already shown encouraging leg strength and consistency, averaging 41.5 yards on 4 punts in the opener and then delivering a 10-punt, 418-yard outing with a 41.8 average and two kicks inside the 20 against Georgia Southern, which earned him Freshman of the Week honors. He looks like a field-position weapon with a strong enough net to flip momentum early, and the quick recognition from his program suggests a reliable, coach-trusted specialist with upside if the hang time and placement keep sharpening.
