The Aussie leg that kept West Virginia pinned deep
In the 2025 season, West Virginia punter Oliver Straw showed dependable, field-position-first value, averaging 42.8 yards per punt across his WVU career with a long of 63 yards and a knack for parking kicks inside the 20. He’s more of a placement specialist than a booming-stat monster, which is exactly the point: he limits return chances, protects hidden yardage, and brings veteran consistency from a multi-year starting role. The catch? He appears to have exhausted his WVU playing career, so he’s a fit for teams wanting a polished specialist, not a developmental project.
