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NFL Draft News and Rumors: Punter Matt Araiza a potential third-round prospect?
By
Tony Pauline
April 11, 2022
Once in a long while, a specialist comes on the scene and causes excitement in NFL draft rooms. Matt Araiza is the specialist — punter to be exact — causing excitement amongst NFL teams as we move towards the draft.
The rock star punter had 39 punts of 50 yards or longer, including a season-best 86-yard punt against San Jose State. Besides his powerful leg, Araiza is a terrific direction punter and placed 37 punts inside the 20-yard line last season. Araiza also handled field goals for San Diego State, hitting from 50 yards or longer on three different occasions.
He’s presently graded as a third-round prospect on my big board — Araiza has worked out privately for the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers.
Sources tell me to keep an eye on the Rams. LA released All-Pro punter Johnny Hekker in the offseason and gave former Giants punter Riley Dixon a one-year, $1.03 million deal just last week.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/12/2022 04:36AM by 3030.
