The San Diego, California native has a career kicking percentage of over 73% as the Aztecs kicker. 10-yard split time 1.61 seconds 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 0 Rate. San Diego State punter Matt Araiza speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Araiza knocked it out of the park, posting numbers comparable to some highly ranked prospects. There has been one 80-plus-yard punt in the NFL in 2021, by Green Bays Corey Bojorquez. But how have other drafted punters panned out in the NFL? But the San Diego State punter, nicknamed "Punt God" by Twitter and anyone that has seen his 80-yard moonshots for three seasons with the Aztecs, has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. Former Saints punter Thomas Morstead recently explained to the Athletic why that's a concern. The Punter That Was Promised has arrivedwell be seeing his highlights for years to come. According to the NFL Mock Draft Database, the highest he is projected to go is in the fifth round picks 144 through 179. But at the very least, Araiza has ensured that pro scouts will look at him, which didnt happen for him coming out of high school. Oops. Brugler praised Thomas lateral quickness and constant effort to get to the ball. Only two punters since 1982 were drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft; Rohn Stark with the 34th pick in 1982 by the Baltimore Colts and Todd Sauerbrun with the 56th pick in 1995 by the Chicago Bears. Around 20 minutes north of San Diego State University lies North County Soccer Park. If you look at his numbers, it's pretty clear that Araiza has one of the strongest legs of any punting prospect in NFL history. He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs, setting the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) season record for average punt yardage as a junior. He was being 100 percent serious, and hes 100 percent correct. NFL Draft. Hes hit 14 punts of at least 60 yards, two shy of the NCAA record for the most in a full seasonand the Aztecs still have at least five games to go. In the case that his placekicks were returned, which was the exception and not the rule (84.93% touchback rate in 2021), he had an uncanny knack for then taking down the receiver, thanks in part to his high school track skills. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Freshman year of high school. The Aztecs are playing for the Mountain West title Saturday and Araiza was going to have a big role again. Bellinger will have a massive opportunity to show teams that he should be drafted in the top 100 like his former tight end mate, starting with the Senior Bowl and then the NFL Combine. SOMEONE GET ME A TABLE!! And, thats kind of where the ability with my feet come from.. Where most players have a left leg, the San Diego product has what can only be described as a cannon. The Aztecs are 7-0 and ranked 21st in the AP poll, with two wins over Pac-12 opponents. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Chicago took offensive tackle Zach Thomas, Camerons brother, in the sixth round. One of the most exciting prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft is San Diego State University's Matt Araiza. They'll give up some big returns, but they'll also have some giant flips of field position.". !, the nickname Araiza was given during his record-breaking 2021 season. Hes averaging 54.0 yards per punt, which would smash the NCAA and NFL records51.0 in college and 51.4 in the NFL, the latter set by Slingin Sammy Baugh in 1940. Araiza also played cornerback for a while. Bills select San Diego St. punter Matt Araiza in sixth round of 2022 NFL Draft Published: Apr 30, 2022 at 04:09 PM Grant Gordon Digital Content Editor Though the Buffalo Bills got the third. NFL Draft Profile: Rhys Byrns, Punter, Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns. The first two punters went off the board in the fourth round with the Ravens selecting Jordan Stout and the Buccaneers taking Jake Camarda. One theory on why he fell is because he's never held for extra point or field goals. But whats the legacy of the blockbuster album? All the more impressive, the 2021 season was Araiza's first taking on full-time punting duties for the Aztecs. And remember, the Big Punt wasnt even Araizas longest punt of the year. There have been first-round punters in the past, most recently in 1979. . This seems like a cute questionthe football equivalent of asking someone whether theyd eat the worlds grossest food for a million dollars. The dude has an absolute howitzer for a left leg, one that booted the ball 90 yards in the effing air on Saturday night in Hawaii. Wingspan 73 1/8 I dont think Ive ever seen a ball travel like that before.. I have started watching San Diego State games specifically to see Araiza punt. Stout was among three finalists for the 2021 Ray Guy Award that went to Araiza as the nations top collegiate punter. Except, maybe Araiza himself. According to Austin Gayle of Pro Football Focus, 63 percent of Araiza's punts were downed inside the 20; another 27 were downed inside the 10. A story of soccer to San Diego, from punter to Punt God. In addition to his record-setting punting, hes drilled three 50-yard field goals, second most in college football, and has the fourth-longest average kickoff distance (65.0 yards). Its a loaded defensive end class, Brugler said. If he passes those criteria while youre working him out and he hits the Duke well, able to turn the ball over, then yes, you check off the boxes., Once a special teams coach feels comfortable with Araizas ability, the coach may want to suggest the rest of the front office look into acquiring him in the draft. John Stark from Florida State made it into the second round, way back in 1982. Hes a talented guy who should help with winning the field position category., However, just like any other special teams prospect, Coach Maalouf believes the San Diego State product should be worked out by coaches. Brugler ranked Thomas as the 7th-best edge rusher in this draft class last month and says teams view him as a second-round prospect. at The San Diego State punter capped off his final season at the college level with the ultimate honor for a college punter, the Ray Guy Award. Araiza has a cannon for a leg, shown with his 86-yard punt against San Jose State in October. Is Araiza the Punter That Was Promised? Dunkle declared for the NFL Draft after finishing the season with a 98.8 run-blocking grade, the highest by an offensive lineman since Pro Football Focus (PFF) began tracking the metric. He is exceptional on fourth down, averaging 51.2 yards per punt in his most recent season. The Sixth Man award almost always goes to the NBAs highest-scoring bench player. Theyre rooting for wins; Im happiest when the offense goes three-and-out at its own 8-yard line so Araiza has maximum space to punt. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Although drafting a punter often indicates this player will be the unquestioned starter, the position simply is not at a premium where the best at the position and an average player are not too far apart from one another. One other theory is that teams are afraid Araiza might outkick his coverage in the NFL. Most punters dont achieve that distance in a career. When youre playing a field position battle, this guy will just flip the field and put the ball inside the other 20 with just one swing of his leg. Punters dont try to make highlights. Want to hang out Saturday night? He believes it is worth taking chances on other positions earlier in the draft rather than a punter. All four players have the talent to compete and excel at the next level. Braden Mann, the punter who previously held the FBS record with a 50.98 average, was drafted by the New York Jets in the 6th round in 2020. Did anyone nail their first three picks more than the Eagles? All these coaches have an opinion of their own and like to make their own decisions, Araiza said. The more you can do to justify a roster spot is the motto of the NFL, said Brugler, adding that teams may feel more comfortable drafting a punter in the fourth or fifth round if they know the punter also has a penchant for touchbacks on kickoffs. Several other three-round mock drafts have slotted Thomas fro, m the first round to not listed. Is Brad Holmes' enthusiastic drafting paying dividends for the Lions? Araiza may be the greatest college punter of all time. He has shown that he can line up on the inside shade of the guard, and he can win on the interior because he has that quickness, said Brugler. These traits make for an incredibly impressive athlete, but how would he test at the NFL Combine? It was a special team, and a special group I got to be a part of. When asked if there were any other Aztec players with potential draft stock, Brugler named left tackle Zach Thomas and running back Greg Bell as two guys who have a shot to be late-round picks or priority free agents (PFA). Hes going to make stops at all different points of the field, said Brugler. Brugler ranked Bellinger as the 13th-best tight end in this draft class last month. But he still wasnt punting. I loved European football, soccer. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. He is exceptional on fourth down, averaging 51.2 yards per punt in his most recent season. #Bills #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/EA1iEWkdyA. Their first three selections are Nos. Avid sports fan and historian of basketball, baseball, football and soccer. Although it is important to recognize that some of these punters have not had as many seasons as others theyve competed against, some believe a player like Araiza should be one of the top NFL punters immediately upon entering the league. Who does Brady Hoke think is the MVP of the undefeated @AztecFB ?The answer may surprise some, but not if youve been watching SDSU & @matt_araiza More from Hoke tonight @footballnightsd @nbcsandiego @GoAztecs pic.twitter.com/6Vh3f56Ms7. He has shown that he can line up on the inside shade of the guard, and he can win on the interior because he has that quickness, said Brugler. His worse pass-blocking grade came the next week against Towson, registering a 34.3 grade on 26 passing opportunities. His older brother has long thought so. Twenty-nine percent of his punts went for touchbacks. But Araiza has a rocket launcher for a leg, so for him consistency is making highlights. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Though the Buffalo Bills got the third punter of the 2022 NFL Draft's final day, they certainly got the one with the most fanfare. Now that hes finally showing off his best skill, hes immediately emerged as a punting legend. I have a way bigger fan base because my Moms a teacher in the school district I grew up in. The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season. The signing bonus in that spot last year was $240,152. His big brother saw it on a random field in San Diego, and he set records as soon as he started to kick in high school and college. Hes quick to find the football, and hes always in pursuit mode., Another attribute teams love about Thomas is his versatility to play up and down the line of scrimmage. Pro Football Network, LLC. Stout will likely end up replacing the longtime Ravens punter, who turns 40 in August. Broad jump 10 and 1 (or 121). But if the Aztecs go undefeated, and Araiza remains their most valuable player, shouldnt he get something more? Who failed to address serious needs? Anger is the only punter chosen earlier than the fourth round since 2005. Time will tell. That motor really helps him frequently make tackles away from the line of scrimmage that a lot of defensive ends just dont make. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. against San Jose State in October. Although there's some concern that Araiza's booming punts could lead to him outkicking his coverage, San Diego State seemed to do just fine covering his punts. He converted all but one of his 97 career extra-point attempts, too. Though the Bills are hardly known for punting, on the rare occasions they do, Araiza will be expected to tip the field and also be a weapon on kickoffs (he had 62 touchbacks in 73 kickoffs). Matt Araiza, Punt God of the 2022 NFL Draft, The Ray Guy Award caps off an unprecedented season, Staying at home for college, and making an impact on San Diego, Next Page: From struggles to NFL Draft ascension. I dont think I realized how important it was when I made the decision, Araiza said. These were certified piss missiles not to be confused with lucky bounces and rolls. Soccer was, for sure, the first sport I wanted to play professionally. His worse pass-blocking grade came the next week against Towson, registering a 34.3 grade on 26 passing opportunities. Im excited to go to a winning team, Super Bowl favorites, that will be awesome, Ariaza said by phone after the draft. With Camarda now in Tampa, that likely spells the end of Bradley Pinion's three-year run with the. While Brugler assesses Dunkles draft stock as a late-round pick based on his questionable athleticism to hold up in pass protection, he believes Dunkle has the play strength to turn defenders in the hole and be a dominant force in a phone booth in the run game. He also rated Dunkle above average in all of the games he studied this year and found him dominant against Air Force and UTSA in the Frisco Bowl. Should he be the Mountain West Player of the Year? To put that in perspective, there were only six punts of 70 or more yards by every NFL punter combined last season. Im excited for the challenge. With Camarda now in Tampa, that likely spells the end of Bradley Pinion's three-year run with the team. 23 overall by the then-Oakland Raiders in 1973. "This is a great year for. Georgia police have secured a warrant to arrest highly-touted draft prospect Jalen Carter, according to a report from Seth Emerson. 180 overall pick in the sixth round on Saturday. Normally punters arent stars of undefeated teams, but Araiza is an exception. This is the most yards per punt a player has ever averaged in a single NCAA season, illustrating his sheer dominance. The NCAA record holder is extremely familiar with breaking records. I remember seeing a hypothetical at some point in the past few years: If you were an NFL general manager, would you use a first-round draft pick on a magical punter who could pin every single punt within the opposing 5-yard line? These traits make for an incredibly impressive athlete, but how would he test at the NFL Combine? My sophomore season, we won the state championship, Araiza said. The NFL scouting combine an intense and significant event in the pre-draft process is underway in Indianapolis. 21 UCLA women top ASU in OT in Pac 12 opener 81-70, Irving senses Mavs urgency in new star pairing with Doncic. But, thats not all Araiza can do. Ray Guy, for whom a college football award is named, was a first-round pick in 1973. In the latest CBS Sports mock draft published this week, Ryan Wilson has the Chargers drafting Thomas with the 20th pick in the first round. MORE:NFL Draft prospects 2022: Updated big board of top 150 players, rankings by position. All that matters is watching him boom footballs as far as he can. March 25, 2022 5 min read. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Matt Araiza is a certifiable weapon. Diverse team following across multiple sports leagues, but Aztecs come first in college athletics. The 2022 NFL Draft is in the rearview. That was a fun year, and also the year I broke the record for field goals. Araiza is the closest thing in football history to a must-watch punter. What I was asked to do was different from a skill set (perspective) than maybe other players have. While a lot of kids growing up dream of playing in the NFL, at that time it wasnt even a consideration for Araiza. Several other three-round mock drafts have slotted Thomas from the first round to not listed. San Diego State hosts Fresno State on Saturday night. The Buffalo Bills held the first overall pick in the draft, acquired from the San Francisco 49ers in the trade which sent O. J. Simpson to his hometown team. San Diego State punter Matt Araiza has created a loyal following with his ridiculously strong leg. John Stark from Florida State made it into the second round, way back in 1982. The only two FBS teams that gave him offers were San Diego State and UMass. Teams are not drafting you based on what you have done, notes Brugler. , our 15th-highest-ranked prospect. several third-round selections at punter. At the time, a young Araiza couldnt have imagined becoming a national punting icon. He has incredible poise and does not lose his cool and, for much of the 2021 season, led special teams in tackles. He also boomed an 86-yarder against San Jose State at sea level. He was named to several First and Second All-American Teams by various national media outlets. https://t.co/mIr2tYt8LT. Brugler assesses that Araiza, the top punter in the draft, will likely be a Day 3 draftee (rounds four through seven) and could go early in Day 3 depending on how impressive he performs during team workouts. Nora and Steven break down the most intriguing, silly, and enlightening comments coming out of Indianapolis, Plus, theres talk of the rise of Greef Karga, along with what could become of Bo-Katan and the Mandalorian people, The guys close the show with highlights from NXT and a preview of tonights AEW go-home Dynamite, "The Apostate" is designed to reorient the audience after a lengthy layoff, but the familiar formula ensures we want to keep taking the trip, Meg and Spanners also discuss Aston Martins positive press focusing on Fernando Alonso and touch on Ferraris consistent performance. The number of seasons for each punter includes every season where at least half of a season was played. Camarda was not even a semifinalist for the award, not that pro scouts necessarily concern themselves with such things. Araiza shattered the all-time record of 32 punts of 50 or more yards in a single season, by achieving 39. San Diego State ranks seventh in overall special teams FEI, which takes into account all aspects of special teams. Meet Matt Araiza, San Diego State punter who could be among the highest-drafted punters of all time, NFL Draft prospects 2022: Updated big board of top 150 players, rankings by position. Lets take a look. Anger averaged 44.2 yards per punt as a senior at Cal; Araiza is outpacing that mark by almost 10 yards per punt. The Punter That Was Promised would be the most valuable player in football by a wide margin. But Matt didnt have dreams of special teams stardom. The NFL Draft doesn't usually give us very many surprises when it comes to punting, but it came through with two big surprises on Saturday. As a field goal kicker, his completion percentage went down each college season. Bill Belichick has a notable fixation on left-footed kickers. As mentioned before, Araiza is incredibly versatile and can help the special teams unit in an impactful way. That group includes not only several picks taken inside the top 100 overall players, but also four players taken in the second round and another two taken in the first round. Will another aggressive draft by Mickey Loomis pay off for the Saints? It isnt much of a challenge anymore. A kicker or punter has never finished in the top 10 of Heisman Trophy voting, but thats just because they fashioned the statue after a guy running instead of a guy punting. Neutral Media. Yes, thats right Araiza truly flipped the field for the Aztecs, changing the line-of-scrimmage from their own 11-yard-line to the 3-yard-line of the Spartans. The Aztecs are 7-0 and have the nation's 5th-ranked defense with a potent rushing offense. Araiza can literally flip the field. This is no better illustrated than noting that he achieved TWO 80+ yard punts. A two-star recruit who was ranked as the 19th kicker in the class, he could have elevated his profile at one of the big-name kicking camps. And opponents often have to go 90 yards against that incredible defense, because of Araizas amazing punts. That was something I never saw coming. San Diego States Matt Araiza is having the greatest punting season in college football history. I know what I bring to the NFL. Would love your thoughts, please comment. After the first game, I was kinda starting to visualize that. Whats legacy, anyway? In his Mock Draft 1.0 released on November 30, 2021, Brugler slotted Thomas to the Dallas Cowboys with the 25th pick of the first round, adding, Thomas has been nearly unblockable this season for the Aztecs, currently leading college football with 72 pressures.. But with Araiza, its easy. I would rather draft depth at other positions, such as defensive back and linebacker, where the players can develop while contributing on special teams.. Punters are an often-overlooked asset on a football squad but San Diego State punter/kicker Matt Araiza has been frequently referenced as the most talented punt prospect in recent history. Im excited for change. 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