Garrett Clawson - Winning 4th Down: Punt vs. Punt Return

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Garrett Clawson is in his second season with the Mustangs in 2024 as a Special Teams Analyst. Clawson has significantly impacted the SMU special teams unit. During his first year, he played a crucial role in achieving three All-AAC selections: kicker Collin Rogers (first team), returner Roderick Daniels Jr. (second team), and punter Ryan Bujcevski (third team). Rogers set school records for most field goals in a season (20) and PATs (66). The Mustangs were one of only four FBS teams to score at least three touchdowns on special teams, with Bujcevski finishing second in the AAC in punting average (44.5) and Daniels Jr. ranking third in return average (10.7), highlighted by a 67-yard punt return touchdown against Temple.

Before joining SMU, Clawson was Special Teams Quality Control at Old Dominion University in 2022, where he helped improve their net punting ranking from 11th in C-USA to first in the Sun Belt and led all FBS teams with four blocked kicks. He also spent three seasons at Saint Vincent College, coaching six All-Conference players and mentoring Mike Stasko, who became the school's all-time leading rusher. At Saint Francis University (PA) from 2016-18, Clawson's special teams consistently ranked at the top of the Northeast Conference and nationally in various categories. He guided standout players like All-American returner Lorenzo Jerome and record-setting punter Christian Witchey. As a player, Clawson kicked for Robert Morris University, earning First Team All-NEC and All-American honors, and setting several school records.