Ryan Rehkow

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Ryan Rehkow
Personal information
Born: (1998-09-11) September 11, 1998 (age 25)
Veradale, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Central Valley
(Spokane Valley, Washington)
College: BYU (2020–2023)
Position: Punter
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Ryan Rehkow (born September 11, 1998) is an American football punter who is a free agent. He played college football for the BYU Cougars.

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Early life and high school

Rehkow grew up in Veradale, Washington and attended Central Valley High School where he lettered in football and basketball. Coming out of high school, Rehkow decided to commit to play college football for the BYU Cougars. [1] [2]

College career

Rehkow made his first punt in week one of the 2020 season against Navy which traveled 56 yards. [3] Rehkow finished the 2020 season punting 28 times for an average of 45.1 yards per punt and a rush for 49 yards. [4] In week three of the 2021 season, Rehkow set a BYU school record with an 83-yard punt versus Arizona State. [5] In the 2021 season, Rehkow punted 40 times for an average of 48.6 yards per punt, as he was on the Ray Guy Award watch list throughout the season. [6] For his performance on the 2021 season, Rehkow was named the Pro Football Network independent punter of the year. [7] During the 2022 season, Rehkow punted 40 times for an average of 46.2 yards per punt and a long of 71. [8] In the 2023 season opener, Rehkow was named the co-Big 12 special team player of the week after punting nine times for an average of 53.2 yards, a long of 65, and four punts inside the 20-yard line, as he helped the Cougars to a 14-0 win over Sam Houston. [9] During the 2023 season Rehkow punted 68 times for an average 48.3 yards, where for his performance on the season he was named second team all Big-12. [10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Rehkow declared for the 2024 NFL draft. [11] [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 4+3⁄8 in
(1.94 m)		235 lb
(107 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)
All values from NFL Combine [13] [14]

Rehkow was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft. [15] Rehkow was released by the Chiefs on June 13, 2024. [16]

Personal life

Rehkow is the younger brother of former NFL kicker, Austin Rehkow. [17] [18] He married his wife Hadlee in 2022. [19]

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References

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  2. ↑ Lee, Greg (August 8, 2016). "Youth notebook: Rehkow commits to BYU". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ Drew, Jay (October 14, 2020). "Why BYU's new punter has to convince classmates he's not a tight end or a linebacker". Deseret News. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Ryan Rehkow 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ Gonzalez, Norma (September 24, 2021). "Punter Ryan Rehkow has etched his name into BYU's record book, but the Cougar offense hopes to keep him off the field". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ Drew, Jay (July 18, 2023). "'Unfinished business': Why Ryan Rehkow returned for 2023 season despite graduating last spring". Desert News. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ Drew, Jay (July 19, 2022). "Specialists Jake Oldroyd and Ryan Rehkow on their goals for 2022 season, prospects of returning in 2023". Deseret News. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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  9. ↑ Harper, Mitch. "BYU Punter Ryan Rehkow Earns Big 12 Player Of The Week". KSL Sports. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ Payne, Jackson (March 3, 2024). "What Ryan Rehkow shared about being a missionary at NFL combine". Desert News. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ Harper, Mitch. "BYU Punter Ryan Rehkow Declares For 2024 NFL Draft". KSL Sports. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  12. ↑ Payne, Jackson (December 18, 2023). "This BYU all-conference talent is declaring for the NFL draft". Deseret News. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Ryan Rehkow Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Ryan Rehkow College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. May 4, 2024.
  16. ↑ https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1801318610087879071
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  18. ↑ Miller, Lucas (October 22, 2021). "BYU's Ryan Rehkow Is an Elite-Level Punter". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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