Cole Leininger gives Cal a steady, high-upside punting option with proven Power Five experience
Leininger has been a reliable field-flipping punter for California, with a career average of 41.1 yards per punt and a school-season mark that once climbed to 42.9 yards, showing real leg strength and year-to-year improvement.[7][5] His profile stands out more for consistency, composure, and quietly effective value than flashy volume, and one report credited a relaxed approach for his improved performance.[3] If you need a punter who can handle big-stage snaps and help your team win the field-position battle, he fits that mold.[8][1]
