The Chiefs recently released punter Ryan Rehkow, leaving Araiza as the sole punter on their roster. Although there’s a chance the Chiefs could bring in another punter to compete with Araiza, it looks like he will secure the starting position when the regular season begins.At San Diego State, Araiza was highly regarded as the best punter in college football, winning the Ray Guy Award and setting an NCAA record with a 51.2 yards per punt average. He also handled kickoffs and field goals in college, showcasing his versatility.With the off-field issues that ended his stint in Buffalo behind him, Araiza now has a chance to demonstrate his abilities in the NFL. If he performs as well as he did in college, he could become one of the top punters in the league this season.
The Chiefs, fresh off their second consecutive Super Bowl victory after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII, appear confident in Araiza’s potential. His impressive college stats include averaging 51.2 yards per punt on 79 punts and making 50 out of 68 field goals. His versatility could also be beneficial if their current kicker, Harrison Butker, ever faces injuries.
