Corliss Waitman - Punter

Thoughts for our new punter?

He's about as average as average gets. Hope they bring a UDFA as competition.

Happy we won't be drafting one with one of our 4ths

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
He's about as average as average gets. Hope they bring a UDFA as competition.

So he's an upgrade?

He averages over 46 yards a kick. Thats good right? What happened to the old guy? We were happy with him.

Lefty doe

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Happy we won't be drafting one with one of our 4ths

This is my thoughts on the new punter as well

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:
He averages over 46 yards a kick. Thats good right? What happened to the old guy? We were happy with him.

He got older

He'll shank it

We are not going to be punting much next season. So my thoughts is he's a punter.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

He's about as average as average gets. Hope they bring a UDFA as competition.

The only draw is that he's a lefty and he can create some spin / arcs on the ball that can cause confusion for returners.

I absolutely think we'll bring another punter for competition, likely a UDFA.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
He's about as average as average gets. Hope they bring a UDFA as competition.

I haven't fact checked this, but this doesn't look average as average gets

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
He's about as average as average gets. Hope they bring a UDFA as competition.

I haven't fact checked this, but this doesn't look average as average gets

2025 NFL ranks of new 49ers punter Corliss Waitman (PFF)...

Punts inside 20-yard line: #3
Yards per return: #5
Hang time: #5

Former 49ers punter Thomas Morstead, for comparison...

Punts inside 20-yard line: #21
Yards per return: #25
Hang time: #21 pic.twitter.com/pJKNsZpgBB

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) March 14, 2026

I was waiting for someone to link a Lombardi x to make me feel good about this

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

He's about as average as average gets. Hope they bring a UDFA as competition.

I haven't fact checked this, but this doesn't look average as average gets

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Definitely an upgrade, plus he's left footed and 10 years younger

Plus, he's a good holder ... from AI:
Corliss Waitman is considered an excellent holder, Mike Tomlin identified Waitman's ability to hold as "solid, consistent" and a primary reason he was chosen for the roster, noting that his experience and rapport with All-Pro kicker Chris Boswell gave him a distinct advantage in position battles.
With Waitman holding in 2024, kicker Chris Boswell led the NFL in scoring and earned first-team All-Pro honors.
During critical moments, Waitman has been praised for cleanly fielding low snaps to prevent potential disasters.

AI also says:
Waitman had beat out Johnston in the 2025 preseason due to better hangtime (4.84 seconds vs. Johnston's 4.20 seconds) and high level of consistency.
The Steelers did not offer Waitman a qualifying tender by the March 2026 deadline.
Despite his departure, team members like long snapper Christian Kuntz acknowledged Waitman as a "pro punter" and an "unbelievable holder".

Continuing the Niner legacy of Reggie Roby.