Gregg Lowery
Class of 2008
Gregg Lowery turned a specialized skill into a standout football career, becoming one of the most accomplished punters in both Huntsville and Gulf South Conference history.
Born in Michigan and raised in Huntsville from the age of three, Lowery attended Grissom High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. While he showed ability across multiple sports, it was his punting that set him apart.
Lowery earned All-City honors in both 1977 and 1978, consistently demonstrating precision, distance, and hang time that made him a valuable asset to his team. His performances led to a scholarship at Jacksonville State University under coach Jim Fuller.
At Jacksonville State, Lowery’s excellence continued. He was named to the All-Gulf South Conference team all four years of his collegiate career. In 1981, he led the nation with a 43-yard punting average and was selected to the Little All-American team. Remarkably, that same season, his teammates voted him the team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player—an unusual honor for a punter and a testament to his overall impact.
By the time he graduated, Lowery held every punting record at Jacksonville State as well as conference records, establishing himself as one of the best specialists in the country.
He later signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League, continuing his football career at the professional level.
Lowery often credited his family for their unwavering support, recalling long summer sessions where his mother charted hang times while his father and brother retrieved punts.
His career reflects precision, dedication, and the value of mastering a specialized role within the game.
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