Alabama State’s punting battle is still fluid early in 2026
In the 2026 season, Alabama State’s punting production has been split, with Trevor Bywater listed at 36.8 yards per punt and Nathan Zimmer handling six punts in the opener, so Bryson appears to be part of an unsettled special-teams picture rather than a locked-in difference-maker yet[1]. The big takeaway: this is more of a role-evaluation situation than a stat-stuffer case, and Bryson’s value will come down to consistency, hang time, and field-position impact once the staff settles the rotation[1].
