Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Matt Araiza
Chiefs· #14

MattAraiza

Punter

  • 6'1"
  • 200 lbs
  • Age 26
22
Punts
51.4
Avg
43.5
Net Avg
12
Inside 20
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Punter
Height
6'1"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
26
Born
May 16, 2000 · San Diego, CA
College
San Diego State
Experience
3rd Season

Contract Details

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$1.1MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$1.1MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$1.1M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2022Draft Year
Round 6Round
Pick 180Overall
San Diego StateCollegeBUFDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
22Punts
1,130Yds
51.4Avg
43.5Net Avg
69Long
12Inside 20
4Touchbacks
—Blocked

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesPuntsAvgNetIn 20
202672251.443.512
2025175647.641.325
2024176248.841.825
Total4114048.744.162

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Araiza is positioned to remain the Chiefs' punter for the 2026 campaign. He averaged 47.6 yards per punt in 2025 while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentPuntsYdsAvgLongIn 20
Nov 1@ DENL526953.8641
Oct 25@ SEAL312842.7562
Oct 18vs LACW210653.0580

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation