Corey Bojorquez has punted 43 times this season for the Cleveland Browns, placing him third in the NFL for most punts, and his net average per kick of 44.0 yards ranks fifth in the league. His presence has been quietly significant amid a season of highs and lows for the Browns, who have managed only one win against a strong opponent, the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4, while beating four teams considered mediocre and losing to two weaker sides.
Bojorquez was re-signed by Cleveland in March 2026, a move that has paid off given his consistent performance on special teams. His average punt distance is 50.4 yards, ranking fourth in the NFL behind the leader at 51.8 yards. The narrow margin between Bojorquez and the top punters shows how competitive his season has been. His ability to flip field position with long punts has stood out, particularly in a Week 4 game against the Carolina Panthers where he delivered punts of 68, 60, and 81 yards. The 81-yard punt went from the Browns’ 19-yard line into the end zone, an impressive feat though still shy of the NFL record 98-yard punt set by Steve O’Neal in 1969.
The Browns have struggled offensively at times, which partly explains Bojorquez’s high number of punts. In Week 5 against the New York Jets, he punted eight times as the offense failed to sustain drives. This level of activity is typical for punters on teams with intermittent offensive success. Despite this, Bojorquez’s net average remains strong, a sign that his kicking and coverage teams have limited return yards effectively.
Bojorquez’s week-by-week performance highlights his consistency. In Week 1, he averaged 43.3 yards per punt and a net 45 yards, with one downed inside the 20. His Week 4 showing was a peak, with a 62.8-yard average and a net of 50.3 on four punts, including the 81-yard long kick. The following weeks saw him maintain averages around 48 to 53 yards per punt, with net averages fluctuating due to return yards and field position strategies.
The net average statistic can be affected by factors outside a punter’s control, such as returns and touchbacks. A 56-yard punt with a 25-yard return results in a net of 31 yards, which lowers the average despite the original kick’s length. Punts that result in fair catches or touchbacks count fully toward net yards, but returns and unpredictable bounces of the ball can reduce net totals.
Bojorquez’s role as what is sometimes called a ‘field flipper’ is reflected in his ability to execute long punts that change the field position dramatically. When offenses stall near midfield, coaches often opt for a strategic punt aimed at pinning opponents inside their 10-yard line rather than booming it for distance. Such punts may travel less than 40 yards but can be downed near the goal line, benefiting the team’s defensive position while lowering the punter’s average distance.
Alongside Bojorquez, Browns players like tight end Harold Fannin, linebackers Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams, and defensive tackle Mason Graham have drawn attention for their performances and potential Pro Bowl consideration. Yet Bojorquez’s contribution on special teams has gone under the radar, despite ranking among the top five punters in net average.
The Browns face a tough schedule ahead, including two games against division rivals Cincinnati Bengals. Their playoff hopes hinge on reaching 10 or 11 wins, and while a division title seems unlikely, Bojorquez’s reliability in flipping field position could be an important factor in close games.
Cleveland’s punter has proven a steady presence in a season marked by inconsistency elsewhere on the roster, keeping his net average close to the league leaders. His season-high eight punts against the Jets underline his role in a struggling offense, but his ability to maintain strong net averages through long, strategic punts has made him one of the NFL’s top performers in a specialized, often overlooked position.
According to Yahoo Sports.
