The New Orleans Saints have signed Vanderbilt punter Matthew Hayball as an undrafted free agent.
New Orleans released Blake Gilikin during training camp last season giving the job to Australian punter Lou Hedley the starting spot. Hedley had a rough 2023 season ranking 33rd in yards per punt leading to questions about security as the team's lone punter.
Although going undrafted, Hayball had some draft hype and projections. He averaged 47.6 yards per punt in 2023 and the majority of his punt yards are through the air rather than after. Hayball’s biggest critique is the lack of hang time...
Continue reading...New Orleans released Blake Gilikin during training camp last season giving the job to Australian punter Lou Hedley the starting spot. Hedley had a rough 2023 season ranking 33rd in yards per punt leading to questions about security as the team's lone punter.
Although going undrafted, Hayball had some draft hype and projections. He averaged 47.6 yards per punt in 2023 and the majority of his punt yards are through the air rather than after. Hayball’s biggest critique is the lack of hang time...