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East Carolina Football Career Punting Average Leaders
Jarad Preston holds East Carolina's career punting average record with 43.7 yards per punt (2001–2002). Matt Dodge (43.6) and Andrew Bayes (43.5) round out the top three. 7 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Luke Larsen (2020–2024), No. 8 on the list.
East Carolina PiratesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punting Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jarad Preston | 2001–2002 | 43.7 |
| 2 | Matt Dodge | 2007–2009 | 43.6 |
| 3 | Andrew Bayes | 1996–1999 | 43.5 |
| 4 | Worth Gregory | 2014–2016 | 43 |
| 5 | Trent Tignor | 2012–2013 | 42.8 |
| 6 | Ryan Dougherty | 2003–2006 | 42.7 |
| 7 | Jonn Young | 2018–2021 | 41.3 |
| 8 | Luke Larsen | 2020–2024 | 40.8 |
| 9 | John Jett | 1988–1991 | 40 |
| 10 | Rodney Allen | 1977–1980 | 39.5 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at East Carolina only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.