To people who follow Big 12 football, Taylor Symmank is the top returning punter in the conference, based on his 42.6-yard average last year.
To his Texas Tech teammates, Symmank represents a potential secret weapon.
His vertical jump is second-highest on the team, and when people inside the program tick off the fastest Red Raiders, Symmank’s in that group, too.
“He can run with the skill guys,” strength and conditioning coach Chad Dennis said. “He’s a 4.4 guy, actually. He’s in the 4.4s. He’s a fast, powerful guy. He’s not your typical kicker-punter most people think about.