Track which conferences produce the most NFL talent by analyzing punter punting average, punts inside the 20-yard line, and punting performance during the 2026 NFL season. See detailed NFL statistics, rankings, and performance data for conference teams and their NFL alumni.
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| Conference | FP | Punts | YDS | AVG | IN20 | Players |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1  Mountain West | 114.4 | 52 | 2622 | 50.4 | 18 | 2 |
2  Big Sky | 68.4 | 27 | 1342 | 49.7 | 14 | 1 |
3  Big Ten | 289.2 | 136 | 6525 | 48.0 | 55 | 5 |
4  Pac-12 | 67.8 | 29 | 1384 | 47.7 | 13 | 2 |
5  SEC | 526.4 | 257 | 12228 | 47.6 | 103 | 10 |
6  American | 103.6 | 48 | 2258 | 47.0 | 21 | 2 |
7  ACC | 239.8 | 114 | 5349 | 46.9 | 42 | 6 |
8  Big 12 | 167.2 | 71 | 3317 | 46.7 | 33 | 3 |
9  Sun Belt | 100.2 | 41 | 1909 | 46.6 | 22 | 2 |