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Brett Thorson Is Quietly Becoming the NFL Draft’s Biggest Punting Weapon
- Brett Thorson won the Ray Guy Award and is now viewed as a potential top punter in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Thorson credits his coverage unit and teammates for limiting returns, contributing to his field-flipping ability.
- He emphasized practice and repetition for ball placement and field-position decisions.
- Thorson discussed balancing physical ability with mental confidence to avoid overthinking.
- Thorson has pursued NFL opportunities through the NFL Combine, Senior Bowl, and private workouts with teams.
- Thorson sees himself as a 'punting weapon' who can contribute to field position in today’s NFL.
- He highlighted teamwork with long snapper Beau Gardner as key to punt success.
- Thorson’s interview described the specialist interview process at the NFL Combine as a 'roundtable' and value of team representation.
- Thorson believes his field-position strategy fits the modern NFL with shorter kickoffs and more emphasis on placement.
- The interview framed Thorson as a team-first player who would contribute as a team asset at the next level.
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