Wake Forest’s Ethan Hyams Named a Ray Guy Award Semifinalist

Wake Forest Athletics

11/13/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football

The Castle Rock, Australia, native is the lone freshman out of the 10 semifinalists.

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Wake Forest freshman punter Ethan Hyams has been named a 2026 Ray Guy Award Semifinalist, as announced by the Augusta Sports Council on Friday afternoon.

Hyams is one of 10 semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award, which honors the nation's top collegiate punter in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Additionally, he is the lone freshman punter to be named a semifinalist.

2026 Ray Guy Award Semifinalists

The Castle Hill, Australia, native has been one of the nation's top punters this season, averaging 45.7 yards per punt while pinning opponents…