a steady Samford leg with real special-teams value
Yancey Gordon is a Samford punter who profiles as a clean, field-position-focused specialist rather than a highlight-reel headline grabber, which is exactly why he matters. In Samford’s 2026 season opener against Southern Illinois, the Bulldogs averaged 41.7 yards per punt on 6 punts, with one punt over 50 yards and one touchback, showing Gordon can help flip the field when the offense stalls. If your team values reliability, hang time, and hidden-yardage impact from a mature special-teams piece, he’s worth a serious look.
