Welcome to Johnny Townsend Sports

Johnny Townsend is an All American punter from the University of Florida. He was selected in the 2018 NFL Draft in Round 5 by the Oakland Raiders. Johnny was the nation’s NCAA leader in punt average for 2016 and 2017, and is the all time leader in total yards punted in Florida Gator history. Johnny has received first and second team All American and SEC awards for the last three years. He started for the Gators as a true freshman winning first team All SEC freshman awards.
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Johnny grew up in Orlando, Florida and attended Boone High School and St. James Cathedral School. He is proud to be an Eagle Scout and founded the Johnny Townsend Fund through UF Shands to raise funds to benefit pediatric oncology programs.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE ONE CHILD AT A TIME
Oakland Raider and former Florida Gators Football punter Johnny Townsend, in partnership with UF Health, has founded The Johnny Townsend Fund benefiting the greatest needs in the pediatric oncology infusion clinic. Learn more and find out how you can help!