2026 NFL draft: Syracuse's Jack Stonehouse met with Bills at combine
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Buffalo has reportedly met with Syracuse punter Jack Stonehouse at the 2026 NFL combine in Indianapolis, per WGR.
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Playing nearby, Stonehouse may be familiar to Bills fans.
The regional connection could grow if the only NFL team in New York selects the special teamer in the 2026 draft.
Buffalo went through several punters last season and has long been seeking a consistent starter at the position.
Stonehouse was one of those specialists invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and was among the first group of players to take the field for on-field drills in Indy. The Syracuse product has been one of college football's top punters during his time with the Orange.
He consistently has pinned opponents deep in their own territory, providing 'Cuse with a weapon in the field-position battle. He also impressed at the East-West Shrine Bowl, showcasing his leg strength and ability to control directional punting.
The position can be an overlooked aspect of the draft process, but the Bills have looked to the draft in the past for a kicker who can help flip the field and swing field position to impact opponents' drives. That can come in handy in the AFC East, where weather conditions can be a factor as well.
Stonehouse's leg strength, consistency, hang time, and ability to punt in various conditions outside Cuse's home at the dome have drawn attention from special teams evaluators throughout the pre-draft process.
The Bills' doing their diligence in meeting with Stonehouse signals that the team is looking at every position as they prepare for the 2026 NFL draft. If the team addresses enough of its priority positions ahead of time, punter could be in play.
Stonehouse is projected as a potential late-round selection in the 2026 NFL draft.
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Syracuse's Jack Stonehouse met with Bills at combine