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Brett James Thorson (born January 6, 2000) is an Australian college football punter for the Georgia Bulldogs.
High school career
Thorson attended the ProKick Australia academy. Working as a dairy farmer, he became a top punter recruit in the 2022 recruiting class, despite having never played American football. He committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.
College career
As a freshman in 2022, Thorson assumed the role of Georgia's starting punter. Against Tennessee, he recorded a career-long 75-yard punt. He finished his freshman season with 36 punts for 1,620 yards, with an average of 45.0 yards. As a sophomore in 2023, he totaled 32 punts for 1,403 yards, and an average of 43.8 yards per punt. In 2024, Thorson was named a finalist for the Ray Guy Award. Against Tennessee, Thorson tackled Boo Carter during a punt return, potentially saving a touchdown, as Georgia went on to win 31–17. In the 2024 SEC Championship Game, he was injured while attempting to make a tackle, requiring him to undergo surgery on his non-kicking leg, prematurely ending his season.
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Georgia Bulldogs bio