Matt Araiza is a certifiable weapon. Early success formed a catalyst for what was to come later. 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. [1][2] The league also held a supplemental draft after the regular draft and before the regular season. 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 Jets and Giants put on quite a show, while a couple of marquee teams raised eyebrows. As mentioned before, Araiza is incredibly versatile and can help the special teams unit in an impactful way. 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. 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. Matt Araiza knew the Big Punt was different. Even if we factor in returns and touchbacks, Araiza is on pace for history: SDSUs net punting average is 46.7 yards per punt; since the NCAA started including touchbacks in net punting average, no team has been better than 45.0. No one in our family had control over that. So, Im going to try and do it as long as possible.. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. If a team is uncomfortable with your holding skills, that could absolutely lead you to dropping in the draft. Its the most Aztecs drafted since four were taken in 2012. The previous year, he punted five times for 249 yards, averaging 49.8 yards per punt. On Wednesday, Georgia police announced a warrant for Carter's arrest on suspicion of reckless driving and racing. Araiza is the closest thing in football history to a must-watch punter. See college football stories in your feed, Araiza set a new all-time Football Bowl Subdivision record for yards per punt averaging 51.19 yards per punt, passing Texas A&M. Above is a plot of the average. Apparently, NFL scouts focused their attention on other punters as well. 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. Per the report, police implicated Carter in street racing, which . The junior punter-placekicker from San Diego State is headed to the Buffalo Bills after being chosen Saturday with the first pick in the sixth round of the annual NFL Draft. Normally punters arent stars of undefeated teams, but Araiza is an exception. Didnt see the second one and my agent called me. In the past 22 years, there have been several third-round selections at punter. Araiza has a cannon for a leg, shown with his 86-yard punt against San Jose State in October. He also boomed an 86-yarder against San Jose State at sea level. San Diego State Aztecs punter Matt Araiza has been the talk of the college football universe this season, with his ridiculous distance and precision playing a major role in San Diego State's victories. Araizas leg strength is remarkable; however, he will need to cut down on the power in certain instances to further achieve NFL success. Players are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro-Bowl at any time in their career. Highest Punter Ever Drafted Russell Erxleben was drafted No. Is MJF the Second Coming of CM Punk? Unlike other positions, not many teams are looking to add a rookie punter to their team, let alone willing to draft a punter with a precious draft pick. The announcers were astounded. The defense is legitimately good, ranking third in the FBS in yards allowed per play. Brugler praised Thomas lateral quickness and constant effort to get to the ball. !, the nickname Araiza was given during his record-breaking 2021 season. Above is a plot of the average Approximate Value (AV) of a punter per season who has been drafted in the last 15 seasons. San Diego State's Matt Araiza put in a historic year. While Trenton Thompson has not been invited to either of the four end of season all-star bowl games, he will look to impress scouts throughout the draft process, starting with San Diego States pro day, annually held in March. He was the striker for his high school soccer team, banging home game-winning goals in playoff games. 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. Bill Belichick has a notable fixation on left-footed kickers. But colleges dont scout kickers based on who makes the most high school field goals; they scout guys who come recommended by kicking coaches, who often assess only players who paid to go to their camps. Araiza served as SDSU's placekicker while he was in college, so he's never had to hold. Thomas will have a chance to separate himself from other edge rushers in his tier as the draft process unfolds with the combine and private team workouts to prove he belongs in one of the top 32 spots., A redshirt junior entering this season, Thomas quickly showed scouts he is a pro prospect with his play to start the season. All You Touch and All You See: Dark Side of the Moon at 50. Although he was the top punting prospect in the draft, Araiza ended up being the third punter selected. 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. After three balls, he told my dad that I was going to play in the NFL, Araiza says. And its not because its Jordan Stout. Will Malik Willis develop into a high-end QB for the Titans? Will another aggressive draft by Mickey Loomis pay off for the Saints? 2023 USFL College Draft: Three Players From Mountain West Selected, San Diego State Football: Three Questions For Spring Practice. The NFL scouting combine an intense and significant event in the pre-draft process is underway in Indianapolis. This is the most yards per punt a player has ever averaged in a single NCAA season, illustrating his sheer dominance. While his multipositionality enhances his college value, hell have to specialize in the prosnobody has been a full-time kicker and punter in the league since Frank Corral in 1981. Its a loaded defensive end class, Brugler said. By Oliver Hodgkinson April 14, 2022 Jump Around This Article Click to show Punters are NFL Draft prospects, too always have been, always will be. Araiza found a home at SDSU, not far from where he grew up. John Stark from Florida State made it into the second round, way back in 1982. 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. Obviously, one of the benefits in my decision to pick San Diego State was being close to home. The San Diego State product has shot up draft boards (relatively) thanks to a season in which he set an NCAA record by averaging 51.19 yards per punt, eclipsing the record set by Texas A&M's Braden Mann in 2018. This is the most yards per punt a player has ever averaged in a single NCAA season, illustrating his sheer dominance. According to Brugler, scouts are not overlooking Bellinger, understanding that the lack of production is more a by-product of the offense San Diego State ran than a lack of talent and ability by Bellinger. All these coaches have an opinion of their own and like to make their own decisions, Araiza said. From the aforementioned information, it appears that Araiza is an elite punting prospect. Yes, he was already on pace to set the all-time yards-per-punt record, and yes, Araiza had hit an 86-yard punt the week before. Thomas won the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year after collecting 20.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks this past season. Since NFL defenses vary their fronts constantly, Thomas versatility to play inside or outside will give him a boost to climb teams draft boards. Bellinger began training with Jeremy Holt, Owner of AthELITE Performance, yesterday in Music City, USA, along with tight ends Chase Allen (Iowa State) and Jake Ferguson (Wisconsin) in preparation for the NFL Draft. Araiza managed six punts over 70 yards and two in excess of 80 yards. The draft was held May 3-4, 1979, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, New York. And starting this fall, San Diego State also tasked Araiza with doing the thing that he was put on this earth to do: punt the football. Labeled the "Punt God," Araiza set an NCAA record with a 51.2-yard average on his punts in 2021. His worse pass-blocking grade came the next week against Towson, registering a 34.3 grade on 26 passing opportunities. 22 San Diego State 73, New Mexico 71 the last play, Darrion Trammell and the Minnesota job, Lamont Butlers buzzer-beater quiets Lobos, earns SDSU at least a share of Mountain West Conference title, Game preview: No. In this graphic, there appears to be nearly no association between where a player was selected and his average AV per season. The 21-year-old is a special teams star who won the 2021 Ray Guy Award, given to the best punter in college football. Brugler praised Thomas lateral quickness and constant effort to get to the ball. At the time, a young Araiza couldnt have imagined becoming a national punting icon. One of the most exciting prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft is San Diego State Universitys Matt Araiza. Mountain West Football: Who Had The Most Turnover Luck In 2022? 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). Thomas will have a chance to separate himself from other edge rushers in his tier as the draft process unfolds with the combine and private team workouts to prove he belongs in one of the top 32 spots., A redshirt junior entering this season, Thomas quickly showed scouts he is a pro prospect with his play to start the season. By Ted McGovern Avid sports fan and historian of basketball, baseball, football and soccer. When I originally went out for the football team, it wasnt to be a kicker. Camarda was not even a semifinalist for the award, not that pro scouts necessarily concern themselves with such things. He believes it is worth taking chances on other positions earlier in the draft rather than a punter. Bell will need to distinguish himself throughout the draft process if he wants to earn a shot at impressing a team and a spot in training camp. Around 20 minutes north of San Diego State University lies North County Soccer Park. Araiza set a number of ALL-TIME records in this past season, and the lefty has shown that punters can be tough as nails to boot. #Bills #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/EA1iEWkdyA. One of the most important punting stats is net punting average and Araiza finished the year at 44.3, which ranked sixth in the country. In 2021, the Bills only punted a total of 52 times, which was tied for the fifth-lowest total in the NFL. Will Aidan Hutchinson supercharge the Lions' pass rush? 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. Araiza in 2021 booted 79 punts for 4,044 yards for an NCAA-record 51.18 yards per punt. But Araiza has a rocket launcher for a leg, so for him consistency is making highlights. Although the 40-yard-dash may not be a direct indicator of a players game speed, the fact that Araiza ran a 4.68 is notable in its own right. Wingspan 73 1/8 "The coach I had for my first eight years in New Orleans, if I hit a punt over 55 yards, he was mad," Morstead said. February 28, 2023 6:16 pm SI NFL Draft Bible. I saw the first one (when Stout was selected). According to PFF, Araiza had the eighth-lowest kickoff return percentage in the country at less than 15%. The Aztecs are 7-0 and have the nation's 5th-ranked defense with a potent rushing offense. section: | slug: 2022-nfl-draft-shocker-bills-land-punt-god-matt-araiza-who-surprisingly-gets-taken-behind-two-other-punters | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Middle Tennessee State punter Kyle Ulbrich is . The draft was held May 34, 1979, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, New York. I know my personal traits as an athlete, as a football player, as the leading tackler of a top 25 special teams unit. Hed be worthy of going first. But since 2000, nobody has gone higher than Bryan Anger, who was picked 70th by the Jaguars in 2012. Araiza can literally flip the field. This is no better illustrated than noting that he achieved TWO 80+ yard punts. In the past 25 years, the highest-drafted punter was Bryan Anger, selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 70th pick in the 3rd round. The first two punters went off the board in the fourth round with the Ravens selecting Jordan Stout and the Buccaneers taking Jake Camarda. Now time for my prediction: I believe Matt Araiza will be selected in the later portion of Round 4, or in Round 5 of the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. From the aforementioned information, it appears that Araiza is an elite punting prospect. 1 to 32. Araiza addressed the issue at the NFL Combine and SDSUs Pro Day, where he boomed punts that had a hang time as much as 5.3 seconds (the NFL average is 4.3 seconds). When we spoke on Tuesday night, Araiza called kicking a football really hard the greatest feeling. In addition to punting, he handles placekicking and kickoff duties for San Diego State. There has been one 80-plus-yard punt in the NFL in 2021, by Green Bays Corey Bojorquez. There are times where he gets crossed up in pass protection, and his feet get a little stuck in the mud, something Brugler saw on tape against Utah and Arizona, two Power 5 opponents the Aztecs played this year. For his career, Araiza averaged 51.1 yards per punt. 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. To put that in perspective, there were only six punts of 70 or more yards by every NFL punter combined last season. With the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, Adam Schein breaks down what he loved and loathed from the league's Vegas venture. The one thing I dont think I ever realized was the level of popularity. H, es going to make stops at all different points of the field, said Brugler. This season, hes put it to devastating use week in and week out. 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. 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His selection will depend more on his hangtime and ability to prevent big returns than his record-setting statsin the NFL, returners are faster and better, and might be able to get under the balls that are flying over college players heads. His 32 vertical jump was the same as Chris Olave, our 15th-highest-ranked prospect. Well, that was just a way onto the football roster. Certainly, a benefit for Araiza is his ability to also excel at kickoffs and handle place-kicking duties if necessary, providing more reason to use a middle-round pick on the Ray Guy Award winner. A fourth player, senior Daniel Bellinger, also took the next step in his career rather than return to SDSU for a super senior season. Weight 200 pounds Anger averaged 44.2 yards per punt as a senior at Cal; Araiza is outpacing that mark by almost 10 yards per punt. 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. 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. MORE:NFL Draft prospects 2022: Updated big board of top 150 players, rankings by position. As a matter of fact, he already seems to be fully embracing his new team. 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Since NFL defenses vary their fronts constantly, Thomas versatility to play inside or outside will give him a boost to climb teams draft boards. Araiza has a cannon for a leg, shown with his. He could have even pursued a career in track after setting high school records in the 110m and 300m hurdles at Rancho Bernardo High School. Welcome to Buffalo, @Matt_Araiza! San Diego. Matthew Ryan Araiza (born May 16, 2000) is an American football punter who is a free agent. Being close to home as his popularity has grown during this season has also had a tremendous impact on Araiza. The Punter That Was Promised would be the most valuable player in football by a wide margin. That motor really helps him frequently make tackles away from the line of scrimmage that a lot of defensive ends just dont make. He was named to several First and Second All-American Teams by various national media outlets. But, thats not all Araiza can do. 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His broad jump of 10 1 was better than many who are projected to be high draft selections, including Aidan Hutchinson, David Bell, Isaiah Spiller, Brian Robinson Jr., and Trey McBride. San Diego State punter Matt Araiza is no ordinary prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft. I know the type of season I put on. And remember, the Big Punt wasnt even Araizas longest punt of the year. Based on net punting averages, you can usually find UDFAs who will rank above average at the position in directional punting and hang time.. 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. Who failed to address serious needs? If Araiza doesnt win this award, I will forever consider it illegitimate, and potentially commit arson at the Ray Guy Award headquarters. Really dependable ball skills. He's boomed multiple 80-yarders . Neutral Media. at SDSU ranks 117th out of 130 teams in offensive SP+, but its winning anyway because it dominates field position and keeps opponents off the scoreboard. The 2022 NFL Draft is in the rearview. By submitting your email, you agree to our. Broad jump 10 and 1 (or 121). He. . The man they call 'Punt God' is going to be the first punter off of the board in the upcoming draft and could go as early as Day 2. As for being the third punter drafted? 0 Comment. National Championship Game Recap: What Went Wrong? The Aztecs are 7-0 and ranked 21st in the AP poll, with two wins over Pac-12 opponents. Foot meets ball; fireworks ensue. Araizas potential as a kicker and punter was immediately obvious at Rancho Bernardo. A fifth-round selection for Araiza would not be particularly noteworthy in the history of punters taken in the NFL draft. Its been a huge honor.. UC San Diego and San Diego State alumni living in Americas Finest City. The legend of the Punt God might have been born on Brookshire Street, but it truly began at the soccer park on 14530 Espola Road. The only two FBS teams that gave him offers were San Diego State and UMass. The signing bonus in that spot last year was $240,152. Not only did Matt Araiza launch a punt, but he also made the tackle (via @CBSSportsNet) #ForTheBrand | @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/r1BvgmKKjS. Furthermore, it wasnt even a thought. Overflowing with accolades and a pious sobriquet, San Diego State punter Matt Araiza is going from the sunny skies of Southern California to the wintery winds of Buffalo, as the Bills selected him with the No. Although Araiza saw plenty of action at San Diego State, he might not see the field much in Buffalo. They try to be consistent, perfecting their motion so its the same every time. With this one punt, Araiza won the college football weekend:. 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. There will be a big red circle on that day on my calendar. But as soon as Araiza started kicking, it became clear that he had a gift for it. 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. That was probably the year that started all this momentum towards success on the football field.. 21 UCLA women top ASU in OT in Pac 12 opener 81-70, Irving senses Mavs urgency in new star pairing with Doncic. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Patriots coach Bill Belichick famously fetishizes lefty puntershe probably has a hard drive full of Araiza clips lying around his office. 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. Then theres his NFL potential: Just how high will Araiza be drafted? Yet, Araiza went and nailed an 86-yard punt and an 81-yarder in consecutive games against San Jose State and Air Force. Cornerback Tayler Hawkins accepted an invite to the Hula Bowl, which takes place on January 15 in Orlando, FL. Araiza shattered the all-time record of 32 punts of 50 or more yards in a single season, by achieving 39. To generate that fan base was a really cool experience and it was awesome to see. But, I knew I had the potential and once I got rocking and rolling, everything would work out as it did.. And, thats kind of where the ability with my feet come from.. 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