With the 2026 NFL Draft beginning tonight, we take a look at the two Syracuse players with the best odds of being selected….up first is the latest alum of #PunterU, Jack Stonehouse.
Punting at the professional level has always been in Stonehouse’s blood. His father, John, punted for the New York Giants, and his cousin Ryan punted for the Tennessee Titans. But now, it is Jack’s turn to take his talents to the National Football League, and here is what we have heard leading into the Draft in Pittsburgh this weekend.
Stonehouse is widely known as either the first or second-ranked punter heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, either behind or in front of Georgia’s Brett Thorson. This sort of ranking allows Stonehouse to more than likely hear his name called on Saturday, possibly toward the end of the draft in the 7th round, or right after the draft ends as a priority free agent, according to NFL analyst Lance Zierlein.
Stonehouse has been busy meeting with teams throughout the course of his offseason, and here is what we know…
Stonehouse has been closely linked with the Buffalo Bills, as he has not only met with general manager Brandon Beane, assistant GM Brian Gaine, and head coach Joe Brady, but he has also spent time on a podcast titled Buffalo Fanatics (posted below) to discuss the possibility of him ending up there.
Stonehouse reportedly had a private meeting with San Francisco 49ers special teams coordinator Brant Boyer last week, according to Ryan Fowler of NBC Sports.
Stonehouse met virtually with the Houston Texans last week, and they are looking to add a punter in the draft as well, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston.
Stonehouse reportedly met with the Washington Commanders before the East-West Shrine Bowl, which he participated in back in January.
These are the four teams that have been rumored to have met with Stonehouse, but a lot of teams could use his talents.
Stonehouse has spent part of the offseason working with Syracuse alum and current Buccaneers punter Riley Dixon, according to Ashley Wenskoski of CNY Central.
Where would you like to see Stonehouse end up after the Draft this weekend?