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

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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.

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

Jack Stonehouse, P, Syracuse​

• Height: 6 feet 2 inches
• Weight: 211 pounds
• 40-yard dash: N/A (did not test)
• Projection: Seventh-round to undrafted

Strengths​

• Incredible leg strength
• 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​

Jack Stonehouse earned first team All-ACC honors after setting single season and career net punting yard records for @CuseFootball@_JackStonehouse is a field flipping weapon with 38 career punts over 50 yards and 44 downed inside the 20 https://t.co/M9jI6mnSVCpic.twitter.com/J2uP8yJ8fQ

— Shane Coughlin (@Shane__Coughlin) December 4, 2025

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers NFL Draft scouting report: Jack Stonehouse, Syracuse

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