Fresno State’s field-position weapon with a booming leg
In the 2025 season, Nick Verdugo handled Fresno State’s punting duties in all 13 games, averaging 40.3 yards on 52 punts with 15 downed inside the 20 and a long of 57, while also serving as the team’s holder[2]. That profile says plenty: he’s a steady, assignment-clean specialist who helps flip field position more than he chases highlight-reel distance, and Fresno State trusted him in every game[1][2]. He was a five-star high school punter and special-teams award winner, which fits the tape-and-trust vibe—useful, reliable, and quietly valuable on a team that wants hidden yards.
