Career Summary

Jack Bouwmeester is an Australian punter who reached the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams in 2026.

Bouwmeester played at Michigan State, Utah, and Texas before entering the NFL. The Rams signed him in August 2026 and placed him on their initial practice squad as an international player.

The Rams credit him with 213 collegiate punts for 9,338 yards across Texas and Utah.

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Early Life

Bouwmeester is from Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.

Michigan State listed Bouwmeester's hometown as Bendigo, Victoria, and identified Bendigo Catholic College as his high school.

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High School

Bouwmeester developed as a multi-sport athlete in Australia before pursuing American football.

Michigan State said he played cricket as an opening bowler and Australian rules football with the Sandhurst Dragons. He also trained with ProKick Australia before joining the Spartans.

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College Career

Bouwmeester became an accomplished collegiate punter at Utah and Texas.

Utah lists Bouwmeester as a two-time all-conference selection, including first-team All-Pac-12 recognition in 2023 and second-team All-Big 12 recognition in 2024. He appeared in 39 games during his three Utah seasons.

The Rams report that he averaged 44.5 yards on 59 punts in his 2025 Texas season, after leading the Big 12 with a 44.7-yard average at Utah in 2024.

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Path to the NFL

Bouwmeester had a 2026 training-camp stop with San Francisco before signing with the Rams.

The Rams biography says Bouwmeester spent time with the 49ers during 2026 training camp. Los Angeles then signed him on August 17 under the International Player Exemption.

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NFL Career

Bouwmeester joined the Rams' 2026 practice squad as an international player.

The Rams' August 31 transaction entry lists Bouwmeester as an international practice-player signing. The club's initial-practice-squad announcement also identifies him as its international addition.

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Career Accomplishments

Bouwmeester earned all-conference and academic honors at Utah.

Utah named Bouwmeester to the CSC Academic All-District Team after the 2024 season. He also earned second-team All-Big 12 recognition from the conference coaches and Associated Press that year.

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