Joe Couch

Joe Couch (born 16 October 1994) is an Australian professional gridiron football punter. He previously played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career Couch attended Prokick Australia, a program designed to train Australian athletes in gridiron football, which led to him playing college football for the Ouachita Baptist Tigers from 2021 to 2023. He played in 29 games where he punted 29 times for a 44.7-yard average with 30 punts landing inside the 20-yard line.

Professional career On May 6, 2024, it was announced that Couch had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Following training camp, he accepted a practice roster spot and remained there until the team's 2024 season was finished and his contract expired on November 10, 2024. He re-signed with the team on November 19, 2024. However, he was re-signed on May 26, 2025, and accepted a practice roster spot during the final cuts on June 1, 2025. When the team's incumbent punter, Adam Korsak retired shortly after, Couch was named the team's opening day punter and played in his first professional game on June 5, 2025, against the Ottawa Redblacks.

Personal life Couch was born to parents Geraldine and Paul Couch.