3-star P Hayden Craig signs with Florida
On Wednesday, punter Hayden Craig of Bridgton (Maine) Academy signed with the Florida Gators during the first day of the Early Signing Period. Here is everything you need to know about him.
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Position: Punter
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2/190 pounds
On3 Industry Rankings: No. 2,247 prospect | No. 7 punter | No. 1 prospect in Maine
Commitment date: 6/12/24
Chose Florida over: Syracuse
Time of enrollment: January
Craig says: “I only have good things to say about them. They are great people and so welcoming. They’re ready to have me, which feels great. It’s like family and they are so nice. They’re just there to help and want to see me succeed, which is a great feeling.”
Notable: Craig was primarily a hockey player just until a few years ago. Now, he’s one of the premier punters for the 2025 cycle.
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What the Gators are getting in Hayden Craig
Craig attended the 2024 Kohl’s Eastern Showcase Camp in May. He had a strong showing and a well-rounded day. Craig scored 12/15 points on field goals and 104.15 points on kickoffs. His best kickoff was a 65-yard kickoff with 4.00 seconds of hang time. His punting drill work was at the D1 level and he scored 105.6 points on his punt charts.
Craig has some of the best leg talent as a combo athlete in the 2025 class. Craig earned a rating of 4.5-stars in December of 2023 with a good day at a winter Showcase Camp. He scored 11 points on field goals,106.4 points on kickoffs, and 103.4 points on punts. His biggest kickoff traveled 71 yards and had 3.75 seconds of hang-time. His best punt went 46 yards and had 4,31 seconds of hang-time. Craig is a very good combo kicker/punter who could improve a college team’s roster with his leg talent! — Kohl’s Kicking
