Johnny
Townsend.
Johnny
Townsend.
Florida· 6'1"· 210 lb
A special teams philosophy often prioritizes hangtime and directional punting to limit returns, aligning with a focus on field position.
Year 1 starting punter, consistently pinning opponents deep with good hangtime and directional control. Could develop into a top-tier field flipper, minimizing return yardage and consistently helping the defense.
A scheme that heavily emphasizes pure distance over hangtime and placement, possibly resulting in more touchbacks or shorter punts if he's forced to prioritize distance.
Townsend's skill set as a directional punter with good hangtime fits well into a special teams unit focused on field position dominance and limiting explosive returns, especially within a special teams approach prioritizing those traits.
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Florida | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Florida | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Florida | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Florida | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 44 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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