Washington State Punter Nick Haberer Named To Ray Guy Award Watch List

Joe Londergan | Aug 2, 2024

Sep 18, 2021; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars punter Nick Haberer (38) punts the ball away against the USC Trojans in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. The Trojans won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports / James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

34 of the nation's best punters were named to the Ray Guy Award Watch List on Friday. The award is given annually to the top punter in all of college football. Iowa's Tory Taylor took home the award last season.

Washington State's Nick Haberer found himself on the watch list for a second time heading into his senior season.

In 2023, the Australian averaged 44.4 yards-per-punt and placed 14 inside the opposing 20-yard line. In 2022, Haberer earned an All-Pac-12 honorable mention averaging 42.4 yards per punt with 22 landing inside the 20-yard line. He was also named a freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of American in 2021.

Ten semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award will be announced on November 15, followed by the three finalists on November 26. The winner will then be announced during the Home Depot College Football Awards on December 12.

Published Aug 2, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.