It is a rare thing for punters to be drafted. Even those invited to the NFL Scouting Combine are in reality hoping to get a spot in a training camp as undrafted free agents. It would also seem that the road to the NFL will be significantly more difficult for Cameron Johnston, Ohio State’s rugby-style punter, because rugby-style punts simply do not translate to the NFL.
Johnston, however, has a much more diverse punting skill set than fans saw at Ohio State. In fact, his recruiting film to arrive in Columbus in the first place featured far more traditional, spiral punts that are commonplace in the NFL.