North Carolina’s veteran backup punter with game-ready experience
John Choate’s value is experience: North Carolina lists him as the Tar Heels’ backup punter for multiple seasons, and he’s shown he can step in and handle live work, including a start against Furman in which he averaged 41.0 yards on two punts. He’s not a flashy stat-sheet player, but that’s exactly the point—specialists earn trust through consistency, poise, and readiness under pressure. If your team needs a dependable punter who understands the role and can be deployed without much ramp-up, Choate fits that mold.
