Matt Araiza

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#14

Experience: 3 years

Height: 6-1

Age: 26

Weight: 200 lbs

College: San Diego State

2026 SEASON

PUNTS
4
AVG
54.5
LNG
63
In 20
2

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Biography

Araiza enters his third season with the Chiefs in 2026.

Originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (180th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in 2022.

Transactions:

Re-signed with Kansas City (6/18/25) ... Signed with Kansas City (2/22/24) ... Cut by Buffalo (8/27/22) ... Originally entered the NFL as a sixth round pick (180th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in 2022.

Player Videos

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Matt Araiza Speaks to the Media at Training Camp | Press Conference 8/12

Matt Araiza speaks to the media following training camp practice on Wednesday, August 12.

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Matt Araiza's Punt is Downed Inside Cowboys 5-yard Line by Kevin Knowles

Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza punts a perfect ball that is stopped by defensive back Kevin Knowles at the Dallas Cowboys 5-yard line during the Week 13 Thanksgiving Day matchup.

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Matt Araiza: 'I'm Without a Question a Better Punter Than I Was Last Year' | Press Conference 8/18

Matt Araiza spoke to the media on Monday, August 18.

Recent Games

WK	OPP	RESULT	Punts	Yds	Net Yds	Lng	Avg	Net Avg	Blk	OOB	Dn	In 20	TB	FC	RET	RetY	TD
1	Broncos	W 31 - 10	4	218	182	63	54.5	45.5	0	0	1	2	0	1	2	36	0

Career Stats

P Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	Punts	Yds	Net Yds	Lng	Avg	Net Avg	OOB	Dn	In 20	TB	FC	RET	RetY
2024	Kansas City Chiefs	17	62	3027	2594	72	48.8	41.8	0	7	25	9	21	25	253
2025	Kansas City Chiefs	17	56	2664	2313	69	47.6	41.3	5	8	25	3	16	24	291
2026	Kansas City Chiefs	1	4	218	182	63	54.5	45.5	0	1	2	0	1	2	36
TOTAL		35	122	5909	5089	72	50.3	42.9	5	16	52	12	38	51	580

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