Aug 24, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA;: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Punter Louis Hedley is on the Ray Guy watch list and has been named a preseason All-American by numerous national media sites. The Miami Hurricanes set an FBS record last season averaging 44.96 net yards punting in 2020. Alabama struggled in 2020 averaging 38.0 yards per punt. The Crimson Tide finished 118th nationally.
Alabama split the time between two punters in 2020. The Crimson Tide are bringing in their own Australian punter in 2021, James Burnip. Asked about Burnip, Alabama head coach Nick Saban said “We’re not asking him to play football.