Kent State Golden Flashes · All-time career leaders
Kent State Football Career Punting Average Leaders
Anthony Melchiori holds Kent State's career punting average record with 42.9 yards per punt (2012–2015). Derek Adams (42) and Matt Rinehart (41.8) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Josh Smith (2021–2024), No. 7 on the list.
Kent State Golden FlashesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punting Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Melchiori | 2012–2015 | 42.9 |
| 2 | Derek Adams | 2016–2019 | 42 |
| 3 | Matt Rinehart | 2008–2011 | 41.8 |
| 4 | Matt Groff | 1996–1997 | 41.3 |
| 5 | Joshua Brazen | 2002–2005 | 41.2 |
| 6 | Dan Brenning | 1969–1970 | 40.4 |
| 7 | Josh Smith | 2021–2024 | 40.2 |
| 8 | Jared Fritz | 1999–2002 | 39.7 |
| 9 | Terry Schultz | 1969–1971 | 39.6 |
| 10 | Tony DeLeone | 1981–1984 | 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 Kent State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.