2026 NFL Draft profile: Texas P Jack Bouwmeester
The experienced punter is trying to make the jump to the next level.
AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 13: Punter Jack Bouwmeester #19 of the Texas Longhorns on the field for warmups before the college football game between Texas Longhorns and UTEP Miners on September 13, 2025, at Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Texas Longhorns punter Jack Bouwmeester has turned his focus towards the next level with the looming 2026 NFL Draft . Like most punters, Bouwmeester is not expected to be drafted, but will likely have an opportunity to prove himself as a free agent.
Jack Bouwmeester – 44. 0 career average – NFL Combine Invite – All SEC (25’) – All Big 12 (24’) – All PAC 12 (23’) – Highest PAC 12 average (23’) – 50 game starter pic. twitter.
com/nFYBPE9UJn — Senior Specialist All-Star Game (@SR_SpecShowcase) February 4, 2026 As a prospect, Bouwmeester possesses ample experience and award recognition. During 50 career games, he established himself as a field-position weapon that can change the field or place the ball with accuracy. Bouwmeester limits returns and has the composure that special teamers need.
Spanning his entire 50-game career, Bouwmeester averaged 43. 8 yards per punt across 213 attempts. In his lone season at Texas, Bouwmeester had 14 punts of 50-plus yards and 23 punts downed inside the 20-yard line.