Purdue picks up Big Ten punter from portal
Purdue has enhanced its special teams, netting a commitment from Nebraska punter Jack McCallister on Tuesday. He is Purdue’s 19th portal commitment in April.
McCallister, who transferred to Nebraska from Washington in December with one year of eligibility, is moving on because Nebraska switched to a new special team coordinator who wants a punter who can execute rugby style. McCallister can’t do that.
Last season at Washington, the 6-0, 205-pound McCallister punted 36 times, averaging 44.0 yards and having 12 of his 36 punts downed inside the 20-yard line. Eight of his 36 punts in 2024 went 50 yards or more.
Top 10
- 1New
Tim Brando
Ranks Top 15 CFB teams for 2025
- 2Hot
Key Saban Deputy
Leaving Crimson Tide
- 3
Former NIKE CEO
New ACC AD
- 4Trending
Most improved teams
Top 12 for 2025
- 5
DJ Lagway
Latest injury update
Get the Daily On3 Newsletter in your inbox every morning
By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein.
McCallister handled every punt for Washington in 2023 and 2024 and all but one punt in 2022. He also was a holder on field goals.
McCallister is a native of Edmonds, Wash.
Purdue brought in punter Sam Dubwig, a redshirt freshman, from Arkansas in December. He worked with junior punter Bennett Boehnlein in the spring. Purdue saw its 2024 punter Keelan Crimmins transfer to Illinois after last year.
MORE: Spring portal additions | Spring portal departures | 2026 Purdue commitments | 2025 Roster distribution
