In the days leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft, it seemed the Los Angeles Rams were primed to select a punter with one of its eight original picks.
But punters are people too, and the Baltimore Ravens started the run on the position earlier than expected - selecting Penn State’s Jordan Stout in the fourth round. Stout was picked with the 130th overall selection, which means he was off the board before the Rams were even on the clock for their second draft choice.
In a mild surprise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted a punter only three picks later - but it was not the “punt god”, Matt Araiza, from San Diego State - it was Jake Camarda from Georgia.