Top-three punter is ideal Day 3 pick for Steelers in 2026 NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers are inching closer and closer to the 2026 NFL Draft and one positional need continues to fly under the radar — punter.

Look no further than Syracuse punter Jack Stonehouse, one of college footballs’ top punter prospects, who would make an immediate impact on Pittsburgh’s special teams.

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Here’s a look at Stonehouse’s scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Jack Stonehouse, P, Syracuse

• 40-yard dash: N/A (did not test)

• Projection: Seventh-round to undrafted

Strengths

• Hangtime has steadily improved

• Elite distance and backspin

Concerns

• Touchbacks could prove worrisome

• Needs to speed up his process

Stats

• 2022: 46 punts, 1,951 yards, 42.4 yards per punt, 0 inside 20

• 2023: 62 punts, 2,766 yards, 44.6 yards per punt, 3 inside 20

• 2024: 33 punts, 1,509 yards, 45.7 yards per punt, 11 inside 20

• 2025: 59 punts, 2,780 yards, 47.1 yards per punt, 14 inside 20

Highlights