Appalachian State Mountaineers · All-time career leaders
App State Football Career Punting Average Leaders
Joe Parker holds App State's career punting average record with 43.4 yards per punt (1973–1976). Bentlee Critcher (42.8) and Harold Alexander (42.7) round out the top three. 5 of the top 12 played since 2000; the most recent is Clayton Howell (2018–2022), No. 9 on the list.
Appalachian State MountaineersUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punting Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Parker | 1973–1976 | 43.4 |
| 2 | Bentlee Critcher | 2013–2016 | 42.8 |
| 3 | Harold Alexander | 1989–1992 | 42.7 |
| 4 | Nate McKinney | 2000–2003 | 42.4 |
| 4 | Brian Reilly | 1997–1999 | 42.4 |
| 6 | Mark Royals | 1983–1985 | 41.9 |
| 7 | Sam Martin | 2009–2012 | 41.6 |
| 8 | Xavier Subotsch | 2017–2021 | 41.3 |
| 9 | Clayton Howell | 2018–2022 | 41.1 |
| 10 | Allen Guinn | 1993–1996 | 40.1 |
| 11 | David Abernathy | 1976–1978 | 39.9 |
| 12 | Jack Underwood | 1965–1968 | 39.8 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at App State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.