What is the penalty if a punter gets hit?

If a punter is hit after kicking the ball, the defending team may be penalized for roughing the kicker, which typically results in a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down for the kicking team. If the contact is deemed less severe, it might be called running into the kicker, resulting in a 5-yard penalty. The severity of the penalty depends on the nature of the hit and whether the punter was in a defenseless position.