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Washington punter Hunter Green named to Ray Guy Award watch list

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Washington punter Hunter Green named to Ray Guy Award watch list

Summary

Hunter Green, senior punter for the Washington Huskies, has been named to the 2026 preseason Ray Guy Award watch list. The award is given annually to the best punter in college football and evaluates players based on average distance and performance metrics. Green, a transfer from San Diego State, finished last season with the Aztecs ranking No. 6 in punt average and No. 13 in attempts. He joins Maryland's Bryce McFerson as the only representatives from the Big Ten Conference on the watch list. Green aims to continue his success after achieving second-team All-Mountain West honors last season. His goal is to leave a mark as the first Husky to win the award since 2021.

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Key Details

•Hunter Green is a 6-foot-4, 235-pound senior punter.
•The Ray Guy Award honors the best punter in college football.
•Green ranked No. 6 in punt average last season with 46.9 yards.
•He aims to be the first Husky to win the Ray Guy Award since 2021.
•The award evaluates both team and individual success metrics.

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4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Football Punter Named to Preseason Ray Guy Award Watch List

What they're saying

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The preseason accolades continue to pile up for Washington Huskies punter Hunter Green, as he's on the watch list for the Ray Guy Award.
— Yahoo Sports

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