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Northwestern Football Career Punting Average Leaders
Luke Akers holds Northwestern's career punting average record with 43 yards per punt (2022–2025). John Kidd (41.8) and Derek Adams (41.6) round out the top three. 5 of the top 10 played since 2000; the most recent is Luke Akers (2022–2025), No. 1 on the list.
Northwestern WildcatsUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Punting Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Akers | 2022–2025 | 43 |
| 2 | John Kidd | 1980–1983 | 41.8 |
| 3 | Derek Adams | 2020–2021 | 41.6 |
| 4 | J.J. Standring | 1998–2001 | 41.4 |
| 4 | Paul Burton | 1993–1996 | 41.4 |
| 6 | Hunter Niswander | 2014–2017 | 40.5 |
| 7 | Ed Sutter | 1988–1991 | 40.4 |
| 8 | Brian Huffman | 2000–2004 | 40.2 |
| 9 | Brandon Williams | 2010–2013 | 39.1 |
| 9 | Marty McGann | 1970–1972 | 39.1 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Northwestern only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.