
Daniel Hughes is booming UNM’s field-position game
In the 2025 season, Daniel Hughes turned into a legit weapon for New Mexico, averaging 47.3 yards per punt and landing on the Ray Guy Award watch list while helping the Lobos rank among the nation’s best in net punting[13]. At 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds, the Australian punter brings NFL-style leg strength, real placement skill, and a pressure-free vibe that fits any field-position-first team; he’s the kind of specialist who can flip a game with one swing and keep the defense smiling.






