While the position of punter is among one of the least valuable spots on an NFL roster, Johnny Hekker found unique ways to contribute to the Los Angeles Rams over his nine years with the team.
As a former high school quarterback, Hekker came into the NFL with the ability to throw the football and keep opposing special teams units on their toes. But this ability didn’t come at the expense of his kicking, because he maintained some of the best punting metrics during his career with the Rams - Bill Belichick, head coach of the New England Patriots, even went as far as calling him a “weapon” ahead of the 2019 Super Bowl.