Corliss Waitman may be an average punter, but he did just have the best punting season in the Steelers’ history. At least, he did in one key metric: net punting yards. During the 2024 season, Waitman posted the highest net punting average in Steelers history—breaking Pressley Harvin III’s record.
Of course, the Steelers signed Cameron Johnston last offseason to fix their punting problems. After he suffered a season-ending injury in the opener, though, they called upon Waitman. He previously kicked for them during Harvin’s rookie season when he had a personal leave of absence. That two-game stretch left a lasting impression, not just on the fans but the Steelers.