Michigan football team's Zoltan Mesko a finalist for the Ray Guy Award

Michigan punter Zoltan Mesko was named one of three finalists for the Ray Guy Award on Monday. The award is presented annually to the nation's top punter.

Georgia's Drew Butler and Florida's Chaz Henry are the other finalists.

Zoltan Mesko

Mesko, a fifth-year senior on the Michigan football team, ranks sixth nationally with a 44.5-yard per punt average - the best mark in school history. Butler leads the nation at 48.8 yards per kick.

Previously, Mesko was named a finalist for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award and the Danny Wuerffel Trophy.

The Ray Guy Award winner will be announced Dec. 10.

Dave Birkett covers University of Michigan football for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at 734-623-2552 or by e-mail at davidbirkett@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @davebirkett.

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