Austin Barnard has signed with Perla Sports Management for the upcoming NFL draft. Barnard led the Southern Conference and ranked second in the nation, averaging a school-record 45.2 yards on 54 punts. He had 18 punts of 50 yards or more, and 18 that were placed inside the 20-yard line. Barnard, also handled kickoff duties for Samford, averaging 62.7 yards on 67 kickoffs. Fun fact, Austin grew up in Fayetteville, GA and played soccer against fellow Perla Sports Managment client Wil Lutz in high school.