steady, veteran punt specialist for Gardner-Webb
Austin Hendley brings proven leg strength and game-management value as a veteran punter for Gardner-Webb. In the 2022 season, he started all 13 games, averaged 37.8 yards on 49 punts, landed nine inside the 20, and even added a fake-punt rushing play for 22 yards; his 2023 stat line included a 44.5-yard average on 6 punts in one game versus Mercer, showing he can flip field position when it matters. The fit is clear: if you want a reliable special-teams worker with experience, composure, and situational versatility, he’s your guy.
