'Punt God' Matt Araiza Selected by Bills in 6th Round of 2022 NFL Draft

Scott Polacek

April 30, 2022 at 3:50 PM

The Punt God has found a new home.

The Buffalo Bills selected San Diego State punter Matt Araiza with the first pick of the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft on Saturday. Araiza earned the affectionate nickname for his booming punts during his college career and became a fan favorite on social media.

It is no surprise Twitter liked the pick:

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