To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He was the striker for his high school soccer team, banging home game-winning goals in playoff games. But, I knew I had the potential and once I got rocking and rolling, everything would work out as it did.. A fifth-round selection for Araiza would not be particularly noteworthy in the history of punters taken in the NFL draft. They'll give up some big returns, but they'll also have some giant flips of field position.". 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Araiza also boomed an 86-yard punt last season, which was the longest in college football. Using AV from Pro-Football-Reference, this somewhat normalizes the impact of a punter on his team. I dont think Ive ever seen a ball travel like that before.. But as soon as Araiza started kicking, it became clear that he had a gift for it. Araiza set the FBS record this year with a 51.19 average. With Camarda now in Tampa, that likely spells the end of Bradley Pinion's three-year run with the. 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. 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. This, surprises me. Gennaro Filice provides draft grades for each NFC East team. Twenty-nine percent of his punts went for touchbacks. Dan Hanzus takes stock of the NFL hierarchy with his post-draft Power Rankings. The Aztecs are 7-0 and ranked 21st in the AP poll, with two wins over Pac-12 opponents. Where most players have a left leg, the San Diego product has what can only be described as a cannon. All Rights Reserved. The NCAA record holder is extremely familiar with breaking records. Soccer was, for sure, the first sport I wanted to play professionally. The question mark on him will be whether he has the athleticism and the speed to hold up against quick, interior rushers in the NFL, said Brugler. Marc Ross spotlights 10 rookies set up for success in the 2022 NFL season and beyond. San Diego State punter Matt Araiza speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Despite all the success on the football field for Rancho Bernardo, Araiza was largely overlooked in the 2018 recruiting cycle. Araiza will remember that for some time to come, a perceived snub he will use as motivation. You can go as far as your work ethic can take you. So, I think that was probably when I knew I had a shot.. 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. Could Aaron Rodgers help Christian Watson compete for hardware from the jump in Green Bay? 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. He converted all but one of his 97 career extra-point attempts, too. Will Malik Willis develop into a high-end QB for the Titans? As his team keeps winning games and his punts keep soaring over the heads of baffled punt returners, he also raises a question: Just how valuable can a punter truly be? He also boomed an 86-yarder against San Jose State at sea level. More than 300 prospects for the . April 26, 2022 7:52 am MT. I have a way bigger fan base because my Moms a teacher in the school district I grew up in. Its been huge to have that impact on my home town as well. Quarterbacks can put up gaudy stats because of their offensive scheme; wide receivers who dominate in college can look lost in the pros. This season, hes put it to devastating use week in and week out. I knew with punting, I was only a couple of adjustments away from what I did this last year. Three juniors, all local San Diego kids, were named to the Associated Press All-American Teams. Avid sports fan and historian of basketball, baseball, football and soccer. . Two additional teammates will look to add to the recent list of secondary players who made the jump to the NFL after excelling at San Diego State. Araiza is the highest drafted punter in program history and third Aztec punter selected in the NFL Draft, following Mike Saxon in 1984 (300th pick) and Wayne Ross in 1988 (315th pick). 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 University's Matt Araiza. The number of seasons for each punter includes every season where at least half of a season was played. in this draft class last month. 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Pat McAfee later called the Big Punt a Piss Missile, which is just about the highest honor a punter can receive. Although Araiza saw plenty of action at San Diego State, he might not see the field much in Buffalo. Those two picks were also somewhat surprising, if only because you almost never see two punters get taken that early With Stout going at 130th overall and Camarda going three picks later, this year marked just the third time since 1993 that two punters were taken before the end of the fourth round. No wonder the "punt god" is generating NFL draft buzz. Remove quotes around phrases to match each word individually: "blue drop" will match less than blue drop. 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. An all-around special teams contributor, the 2021 unanimous All-American had kickoff duties for San Diego State. 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. With this one punt, Araiza won the college football weekend:. Another attribute teams love about Thomas is his versatility to play up and down the line of scrimmage. 40-yard time 4.68 seconds 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. Thomas, a redshirt junior who earned his degree this December, accepted an invite to play in the Senior Bowl and will look to showcase his top-tier talent to NFL teams. That shows up when he has to make a tackle. 0. 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. EVT caught up with, Dane Brugler, NFL Draft Analyst for The Athletic. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Through the first 180 picks, there were more punters selected (3) than were taken in the entire 2021 draft combined (The Steelers selection of Pressley Harvin was the only punter pick last year). Dunkle also earned First Team All-American by Pro Football Network and Second Team All-American by the Associated Press. He ran track as an underclassman at Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego, and recently told the Union-Tribune that the hurdles helped his footwork on punting. As for being the third punter drafted? All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. It was awesome. Achieving a historic 12-win season and earning a spot in the final College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings brought many advantages for the San Diego State Aztecs. And what's up with the Commanders' value assessment? Georgia police have secured a warrant to arrest highly-touted draft prospect Jalen Carter, according to a report from Seth Emerson. did he lead the nation in punting average, McCarthy discusses taking over Cowboys' play-calling, Brett Favre welfare funds scandal explained, Reich says Carr 'checks a lot of boxes' after meeting, Lewan explains why Titans put his things in trash bags, Cardinals hire ND's all-time rushing leader as RB coach, Commanders GM: Howell has every chance to win QB job. It wasn't surprising that San Diego State punter Matt Araiza lasted until the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Buffalo Bills chose Araiza. Bellingers seasonal production did not overtly scream NFL caliber tight end, finishing 2021 with 31 receptions for 357 yards and only two touchdowns. 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. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. This versatility only adds to his value heading into the NFL Draft since he can be the kickoff specialist as well as fill in as an emergency kicker should the starter suffer an injury during a game. Really dependable ball skills. 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 may be the greatest college punter of all time. Pro Football Network, LLC. Yet, Araiza went and nailed an 86-yard punt and an 81-yarder in consecutive games against San Jose State and Air Force. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. According to PFF, Dunkle registered a 38.0 pass-blocking grade and committed two penalties against Arizona and a 55.6 grade against Utah the following week on 18 pass opportunities in each game. [Scouts] see the traits, says Brugler. The 21-year-old is a special teams star who won the. A legitimate question is: Can Matt Araiza also be selected in the first round? Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News, for example, projects Araiza to go 174th overall to the defending AFC champion Bengals. Anger is the only punter chosen earlier than the fourth round since 2005. With the new changes to the touchback rules, pretty much every kickoff is a touchback. Although he was the top punting prospect in the draft, Araiza ended up being the third punter selected. As Matt Araiza prepares to break positional norms in the 2022 NFL Draft class, his talents as a punter can be traced back to his roots at Rancho Bernardo High in San Diego. 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. The Big Punt traveled more than 80. There will be a big red circle on that day on my calendar. He's boomed multiple 80-yarders . Want to hang out Saturday night? Early success formed a catalyst for what was to come later. But Araiza has a rocket launcher for a leg, so for him consistency is making highlights. San Diego State ranks seventh in overall special teams FEI, which takes into account all aspects of special teams. Ray Guy, for whom a college football award is named, was a first-round pick in 1973. What was surprising even shocking, to some is that two punters were selected Saturday ahead of Araiza. What happened to the Giants after Round 1? Surely there's some NFL team that takes him earlier than you would expect. So, Im going to try and do it as long as possible.. Hes going to make stops at all different points of the field, said Brugler. Araiza can literally flip the field. This is no better illustrated than noting that he achieved TWO 80+ yard punts. An all-around special teams contributor, the 2021 unanimous All-American had kickoff duties for San Diego State. Freshman year of high school. I already know Ill be playing one of the those teams (at Baltimore) this upcoming season. But how high, exactly, can we expect a team to take Araiza, winner of the 2021 Ray Guy Award? 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. 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. 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. In this years tight end class, Brugler ranked Ferguson 12th, one spot higher than Bellinger. 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. Stout was slightly ahead of him at 44.5 while Camarda was well below both guys at 41.6. I know what I bring to the NFL. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. While that makes him significantly less employable as an NFL kickerif a righty kicker gets hurt, teams would never reach out to a lefty for tryouts, since its complicated to have a holder relearn how to get the snap down in reverseit makes him significantly more employable as a punter, as its believed that lefty punters put reverse spin on the ball that makes it tougher to catch. Chad Reuter identifies 12 rookies picked on Day 3 of the NFL draft who could be in line for starter snaps in Year 1. Who will take advantage of potential opportunities? The previous year, he punted five times for 249 yards, averaging 49.8 yards per punt. Dunkle also earned First Team All-American by Pro Football Network and Second Team All-American by the Associated Press. He had an excellent showing in the combine, punting with stunning accuracy before impressing attendees with his sprinting. 23 overall by the then-Oakland Raiders in 1973. He has incredible poise and does not lose his cool and, for much of the 2021 season, led special teams in tackles. Please enter a valid email and try again. His worse pass-blocking grade came the next week against Towson, registering a 34.3 grade on 26 passing opportunities. County of San Diego; State of California; Federal . I know my personal traits as an athlete, as a football player, as the leading tackler of a top 25 special teams unit. Specialists often arent taken until the drafts later rounds. This punter would make the average opponent worse than the 2021 Jets, who score on 22.1 percent of their drives. After the first game, I was kinda starting to visualize that. The success of a hometown kid has had a significant impact on the community, and for all the nicknames, memes, and hilarity it brings, the San Diego State punter has also provided inspiration for a younger generation. But whats the legacy of the blockbuster album? Gennaro Filice provides draft grades for each NFC South team. Yet, hed only punted in one game prior to this season. Now that hes finally showing off his best skill, hes immediately emerged as a punting legend. During his high school career, he set the CIF section record for field goals and was named the CIF Kicker of the Year three times. Araiza will be selected early on Day Two, if not late in the first round. He spent time at Qualcomm Stadium watching the San Diego Chargers, enjoying the passionate environment in person but still holding soccer in his heart. to gain some insight on how teams are evaluating the Aztecs enrollees as the draft process is set to begin. Labeled the "Punt God," Araiza set an NCAA record with a 51.2-yard average on his punts in 2021. Copyright 2019-2023. Between high school punting and a love of soccer, he developed a leg of steel that was easily the most powerful in college football this last season and beyond. 8 min read. San Diego State's Matt Araiza is putting punters on the map, and his scouting report reveals why he's a highly rated 2022 NFL Draft prospect. Just three years ago, another Aztec tight end with limited production in his collegiate career, Kahale Warring, was drafted by the Houston Texans with the 86th pick (3rd round) in the NFL Draft. And, I was the only sophomore on the team at that time. Only two punters have been drafted in the second round: Todd Sauerbrun (Chicago, 1995) and Rohn Stark (Baltimore, 1982). But how have other drafted punters panned out in the NFL? Except, maybe Araiza himself. According to the NFL Mock Draft Database, the highest he is projected to go is in the fifth round picks 144 through 179. He was being 100 percent serious, and hes 100 percent correct. 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Players are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro-Bowl at any time in their career. The 1979 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The relationship is not close to being statistically significant here, and the R-squared value is almost negligible. Stout was one of the top punters in this year's class and it wasn't a total shocker to see him become the first punter taken. All that matters is watching him boom footballs as far as he can. Would love your thoughts, please comment. In an interview earlier this month, Araiza told The San Diego Union-Tribune that in practice he sometimes boots the ball 68 yards in the air. Former Eagles President and Browns CEO Joe Banner gave his take on how he would approach this unique prospect. Even now, on the precipice of turning professional, there is still the glint of pursuing soccer in the eyes of the San Diego State punter. 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. My sophomore season, we won the state championship, Araiza said. Its the most Aztecs drafted since four were taken in 2012. I have started watching San Diego State games specifically to see Araiza punt. They are drafting you based on what they think you will do.. 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. That motor really helps him frequently make tackles away from the line of scrimmage that a lot of defensive ends just dont make. Diverse team following across multiple sports leagues, but Aztecs come first in college athletics. This seems like a cute questionthe football equivalent of asking someone whether theyd eat the worlds grossest food for a million dollars. To put that in perspective, there were only six punts of 70 or more yards by every NFL punter combined last season. By Ted McGovern At the end of Araizas senior season at Rancho Bernardo, he hadnt gotten any scholarship offers, and was still considering soccer as a pathway to his future. Below are the top 10 highest-drafted punters in the history of the NFL draft: Of that group, Guy went onto become a Pro Football Hall of Famer; Stark was a first-team All Pro selection in 1983 and four-time Pro Bowler; Skladany was a 1981 Pro Bowler; Sauebrun was a four-time All-Pro selection, three-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL punt yards leader; Tupa was a 1999 All-Pro selection; and Anger was a 2021 second-team All-Pro selection, as well as the 2013 NFL punting yards leader. As mentioned before, Araiza is incredibly versatile and can help the special teams unit in an impactful way. 130) and Georgia's Jake Camarda to the Buccaneers (fourth round, No. He is exceptional on fourth down, averaging 51.2 yards per punt in his most recent season. Kittle trains in the offseason in Nashville, Tennessee, and will work SDSUs tight end there. 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. This is the most yards per punt a player has ever averaged in a single NCAA season, illustrating his sheer dominance. Its not ordinary to find a punter dominating social media and football conversations across the country. Hes also redefining how valuable punters can really be. Apparently, NFL scouts focused their attention on other punters as well. He. Wingspan 73 1/8 Is Araiza the Punter That Was Promised? Brugler predicts Bellinger will be the second San Diego State player drafted (after Cameron Thomas). He spends the evenings with his award-winning legs cast in a recovery boot. Since 2001, NFL teams starting drives from inside their own 5-yard line have scored just 16.8 percent of the time. I knew I just had to figure out a few things, dial in a few things, get some consistency and adjust to the college operation time. Aztecs head coach Brady Hoke recently said that Araiza is the teams MVP. The number of seasons for each punter includes every season where at least half of a season was played. Every coach will want to do their due diligence as far as timing his touch to toe operation and seeing how he does with a real NFL Duke ball. These traits make for an incredibly impressive athlete, but how would he test at the NFL Combine? 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. 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DUDE HE PUNTED IT FROM THE END ZONE TO THE OPPOSING 18-YARD LINE ON THE FLYTHIS GUY IS THE GREATEST PUNTER OF ALL TIME pic.twitter.com/ED5OyqZ83k, Rancho Bernardo Alumni Matt Araiza with a 75 Yard Punt for SDSU pic.twitter.com/XPHfBMz468, Inexplicably, Matt Araiza did not win Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week despite having one of the best punting games in NCAA history. Im excited to go to a winning team, Super Bowl favorites, that will be awesome, Ariaza said by phone after the draft. It was a special team, and a special group I got to be a part of. Im pretty confident in that regard.. Araiza projects as a punter, because thats where hes setting records, and because hes a lefty. Hes quick to find the football, and hes always in pursuit mode.. State ranks seventh in overall special teams star who won the State championship, Araiza up! Its not ordinary to find a punter dominating social media and football conversations across the country go overall. 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