Florida State punter Daniel Hughes makes Ray Guy Award watch list
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Florida State punter Daniel Hughes has been named to the Ray Guy Award preseason watchlist, which includes 21 specialists for the upcoming season. Hughes, who transferred from New Mexico, was previously a semifinalist for the award in 2025, where he averaged 45.4 yards per punt. In his prior season, he recorded 41 punts with 13 inside the 20-yard line and 13 over 50 yards. The Ray Guy Award recognizes the top collegiate punter, with further player assessments expected as the season progresses.
- •Daniel Hughes transferred to Florida State from New Mexico.
- •Hughes was a 2025 Ray Guy Award semifinalist.
- •He averaged 45.4 yards per punt in his previous season.
- •The watchlist features 21 collegiate specialists.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — FSU punter Daniel Hughes named to Ray Guy Award Watch List
"Florida State senior punter Daniel Hughes has been named to the Ray Guy Award Watch List for the 2026 season.
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