YES ... The kicking team may never advance its own kick even though legal recovery is made beyond the line of scrimmage ... But can Possess it only ...
Yes. But he can only legally possess it without turning it over to the other team if he catches it behind the line of scrimmage. If he, or any other offensive player, does so, they can advance the ball forward.
At least that was the rule for HS football 25 years ago. Our punter made a first down punting into a 40+ mph wind and the ball went way up in the air, but only went forward a few yards (not back to LOS). He caught it, and ran for a first down...
REFER TO LINK BELOW FOR COMPLETE NFL RULE ...
From 2001 until present (2009), the Bills' punter has been Brian Moorman.
Chris Jones has been the No. 1 punter of the Dallas Cowboys since the 2012 season.
This is not a penalty. Until the ball has physically left the foot of the punter, he is eligible to be hit. Once it has left, however, any contact may be determined by the ref to be roughing the kicker. In the case where he runs with it, clearly it has not been kicked so it is legal to tackle him.
Bobby Walden has: Played Himself - Minnesota Vikings Punter in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Punter in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Punter in "1972 AFC Championship Game" in 1972. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Punter in "Super Bowl IX" in 1975. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Punter in "Super Bowl X" in 1976.
Mike Eischeid has: Played Himself - Oakland Raiders Punter in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Oakland Raiders Punter in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Minnesota Vikings Punter in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Oakland Raiders Punter in "1967 AFL Championship Game" in 1967. Played Himself - Oakland Raiders Punter in "1968 AFL Championship Game" in 1968. Played Himself - Oakland Raiders Punter in "AFL-NFL World Championship Game" in 1968. Played Himself - Minnesota Vikings Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Oakland Raiders Punter in "1970 AFC Championship Game" in 1971. Played Himself - Minnesota Vikings Punter in "1973 NFC Championship Game" in 1973. Played Himself - Minnesota Vikings Punter in "Super Bowl VIII" in 1974. Played Himself - Minnesota Vikings Punter in "Super Bowl IX" in 1975.
Bucky Dilts has: Played Himself - Denver Broncos Punter in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Denver Broncos Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Georgia Bulldogs Punter in "1977 Sugar Bowl" in 1977. Played Himself - Denver Broncos Punter in "1977 AFC Championship Game" in 1978. Played Himself - Denver Broncos Punter in "Super Bowl XII" in 1978.
Dan Stryzinski has: Played Himself - Kansas City Chiefs Punter in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - New York Jets Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Atlanta Falcons Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Atlanta falcons Punter in "NFL on FOX" in 1994. Played Himself - Atlanta Falcons Punter in "Super Bowl XXXIII" in 1999.
Ken Walter has: Played Himself - Carolina Panthers Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - New England Patriots Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Seattle Seahawks Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Carolina Panthers Punter in "NFL on FOX" in 1994. Played Himself - New England Patriots Punter in "Super Bowl XXXVI" in 2002. Played Himself - New England Patriots Punter in "Super Bowl XXXVIII" in 2004.
Rick Tuten has: Played Himself - Seattle Seahawks Punter in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Buffalo Bills Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Seattle Seahawks Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Buffalo Bills Punter in "Super Bowl XXV" in 1991. Played Himself - Buffalo Bills Punter in "1990 AFC Championship Game" in 1991.
Craig Hentrich has: Played Himself - Tennessee Titans Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Punter in "NFL on FOX" in 1994. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Punter in "Super Bowl XXXI" in 1997. Played Himself - Green Bay Packers Punter in "Super Bowl XXXII" in 1998. Played Himself - Tennessee Titans Punter in "Super Bowl XXXIV" in 2000.
Maury Buford has: Played Himself - Chicago Bears Punter in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - New York Giants Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - San Diego Chargers Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Chicago Bears Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Chicago Bears Punter in "Super Bowl XX" in 1986.
Toby Gowin has: Played Himself - New York Jets Punter in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - New York Jets Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Dallas Cowboys Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - New Orleans Saints Punter in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Dallas Cowboys Punter in "NFL on FOX" in 1994.