On Wednesday, Texas Punter Ian Ratliff, announced his intentions to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Hailing from Atascosita High School, the sophomore has three years of eligibility left.
The Humble, TX product didn’t see any action in 2023 and had eight total punts this season. Ratliff punted against Oklahoma and Georgia, totaling 8 punts for a 44.0 yard average. He was named a program player of the game after the Oklahoma Red River Rivalry game.
A two-time all-district honoree, he earned second-team All-District 21-6A recognition as a kicker in 2020 and as a punter in 2022. His standout performances earned him a ranking as the No. 24 punter nationally by Kohl’s Kicking. It is unclear what destinations he might have in mind at this time.
Officially in the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility remaining.
Film is available, please contact me if needed! pic.twitter.com/8Iz5B2ApXC
— Ian Ratliff (@IanRatliff4) December 18, 2024
Last week, Texas signed Utah Utes punter Jack Bouwmeester. The Australian native has one year of eligibility left. He started his career at Michigan State, but after a coaching change, Bouwmeester went back to Australia for a couple of years. He returned in 2022 and signed with Utah.
The 6-foot-3, 197 pound kicker has 60 punts in 2024 for 2,682 yards on an average of 44.7 yards per punt. 13 of the 60 punts went for 50+ yards and 9 landed inside the 20-yard line.
