
Will Powers brings a booming left foot and pin-deep placement to UCLA
In the 2023 season, Will Powers gave UCLA a reliable punting presence, averaging 42.0 yards on 48 punts with 13 downed inside the 20 and just one touchback; ESPN also listed his 2023 net at 39.5 yards.[1][3] His differentiators are field-position control and consistency rather than raw volume, and UCLA’s own notes said he handled all 13 games as the punter while also holding on place kicks.[3] He transferred in from Princeton, which adds a smart, mature profile for a special-teams role, though a 2024 UCLA preview noted he left Westwood after one season.[5]