BYU Cougars · All-time career leaders
BYU Football Career Punting Average Leaders
Ryan Rehkow holds BYU's career punting average record with 47.4 yards per punt (2020–2023). Lee Johnson (46.9) and Matt Payne (45.4) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Ryan Rehkow (2020–2023), No. 1 on the list.
BYU CougarsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punting Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Rehkow | 2020–2023 | 47.4 |
| 2 | Lee Johnson | 1980–1984 | 46.9 |
| 3 | Matt Payne | 2001–2004 | 45.4 |
| 4 | Jesse Sowards | 1997–1999 | 43.4 |
| 5 | Riley Stephenson | 2009–2012 | 43.3 |
| 6 | Gary Dunn | 1958–1959 | 42.9 |
| 7 | Patrick Thompson | 1985–1988 | 42.87 |
| 8 | Scott Arellano | 2013–2014 | 42.85 |
| 9 | Jonny Linehan | 2015–2017 | 42.7 |
| 10 | Alan Boardman | 1993–1996 | 42.3 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at BYU only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.