
Caleb Junko gives Pitt a reliable field-position weapon with a big leg
Junko is a proven Pitt punter who has shown steady production and NFL-style leg strength, averaging 43.7 yards per punt in 2024 with 16 punts inside the 20 and a season-long 67-yarder, while also earning Ray Guy Award attention for standout games.[7][11] His value goes beyond raw average: he can flip field position, has shown the ability to hit long, high-hang punts, and has a history as a former soccer player who has continued to develop into one of Pitt’s more dependable special-team assets.[8][10]





