Jack Smith is Clemson’s field-position weapon after a nation-leading 2025 in punt coverage
Smith enters 2026 as a proven Clemson punter who averaged 41.4 yards on 50 punts in 2025, placed 22 punts inside the 20, and helped the Tigers lead the nation in punt coverage by allowing just two total return yards all season.[1] His value goes beyond raw distance: he consistently flips the field, limits returns, and shows the kind of trustworthiness coaches want in tight games. For a team needing a steady, assignment-sound punter with strong placement and no-frills consistency, he looks like a clean fit.[1][6]
