From PFF:
White doesn’t have the same special teams workload history as the other players on this list, but his 2024 season was stellar. His 91.9 PFF special teams grade was the highest grade for a college player in six seasons. White blocked four punts on his 53 punt return team snaps in 2024. One of those blocked punts, versus Hawaii, led to a safety, and another against Syracuse was recovered by a teammate for a touchdown.
White also recovered a blocked punt (not his) for a touchdown against Fresno State. He made a tackle short of the line to gain on a fake punt attempt by San Diego State, resulting in a turnover on downs. When not blocking punts, White was effective at helping the vice double-team the opposing gunner.
From Lance Zierlein at NFL.com:
Effective jamming gunners and rushing punters. Punt-blocking machine in 2024 with four blocks.
My Thoughts:
- Who blocks four punts in a season? Why not use a late round pick on a guy who can potentially be this devastating on specials?
