Sam Vander Haar

Sam Vander Haar

Punter
6-0, 218
Melbourne, Australia
Pittsburgh

  • A three-star punter on 247Sports out of ProKick Australia
  • Transfer from Pittsburgh
  • Played in 12 games for Pitt in 2022 as the primary punter
  • Punted 30 times, averaging 38.5 yards per punt
  • In 2022, placed 11 inside the 20-yard line while 10 of his punts resulted in a fair catch
  • Selected to the All-ACC Academic Football Team
  • Australian rules football player (semi-pro)
  • Attended Prokick Australia program that has produced many successful collegiate and NFL punters
  • Parents are Michael and Lynda Vander Haar
  • Wife is Hallie

“Sam’s married and we’re excited to have him and his wife Hallie be a part of our program and family. He’s an Aussie kicker so he has a lot of skills and can kick with both legs. He can kick both rugby and traditional style. He’s got monster legs, so we’re excited to see him flip the field for us and give us an advantage.”

Kalani SitakeBYU Head Football Coach