Wes Pahl
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Career Summary
Wes Pahl is a punter from Columbus, Georgia, who played at Western Kentucky and Oklahoma State before signing with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
He earned all-conference and academic recognition at Oklahoma State, spent the 2026 preseason with the Browns, and opened the season on Cleveland's practice squad.
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Early Life
Pahl is from Columbus, Georgia.
He attended Brookstone School before beginning his college football career at Western Kentucky.
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High School
Pahl played at Brookstone School in Columbus, Georgia.
His high school background preceded a college path that took him to Western Kentucky and then Oklahoma State.
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College Career
Pahl began at Western Kentucky and finished at Oklahoma State.
In 2024, he played all 12 games, averaged 46.4 yards on 25 punts, and shared kickoff duties. His punting average would have ranked among the top five nationally with enough attempts to qualify. In 2025, he handled 33 kickoffs for 2,010 yards and 14 touchbacks.
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Path to the NFL
Pahl's strong leg and experience in both punting and kickoffs gave him a professional opportunity.
After going undrafted in 2026, he signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 8 as the lone specialist in their 12-player undrafted class.
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NFL Career
Pahl began his NFL career with Cleveland in 2026.
He competed during the offseason and preseason, was waived on August 30, and signed to Cleveland's practice squad on August 31.
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Career Accomplishments
Pahl was an honorable mention All-Big 12 performer and an Academic All-Big 12 honoree in 2024.
His 46.4-yard punting average that season demonstrated high-end distance, although his attempt total was below the threshold for the national rankings.
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Playing Style
Pahl is a strong-legged specialist with experience as both a punter and kickoff man.
His Oklahoma State production shows distance as a punter and the ability to generate touchbacks on kickoffs, giving him value across two special-teams roles.
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32254, 00-0041284, 5/18/2002, Wes Pahl, Wes, Pahl
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