The University of Washington is addressing a lingering weakness on special teams by turning to a familiar name with strong local ties. On Monday, several reports confirmed that San Diego State transfer punter Hunter Green will join the Huskies ahead of the 2026 season, giving Washington a veteran presence at a position that proved unreliable a year ago.
“Washington has signed San Diego State punter transfer Hunter Green, Chris Hummer and I have learned. Ranked sixth nationally this season with an average of 47.7 yards per punt,” CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Green’s arrival represents a return to the Puget Sound area after Washington’s frustrating search for consistency at punter during the 2025 season. The Huskies initially brought in Australian punter Dusty Zimmer, but he departed during spring practices. Washington then turned to Oregon transfer Luke Dunne, who handled all punting duties last fall but struggled to deliver steady results throughout the season.
Coming off a standout year at San Diego State, Green brings both experience and production. He averaged just over 47 yards per punt on 63 attempts for an Aztecs team that finished 9 and 4 and earned a berth in the New Mexico Bowl. His longest punt traveled 68 yards, and his reliable performance throughout the season earned him second team All Mountain West recognition.
At 6 foot 4 and 225 pounds, Green is also well known in Seattle football circles. He grew up in Redmond and has deep family roots connected to the Washington program. His father, Phil Green, previously walked on as both a kicker and defensive back for the Huskies and earned a varsity letter in 1992, adding a meaningful personal connection to the transfer.
Before moving to San Diego State, Green spent three seasons at Northern Colorado, appearing in 23 games while handling multiple kicking duties. His jump to the FBS level was smooth, as he totaled nearly 3,000 punting yards during the 2025 and 2026 regular season.
With one year of eligibility remaining, Green will compete with Dunne for the starting role, but his consistency and résumé make him a strong contender to claim the job. His addition gives Washington a dependable option as it looks to stabilize special teams and avoid another year of uncertainty heading into the 2026 season.