Report: Alabama punter James Burnip to sign with Saints as UDFA

Not too many specialists are taken during the NFL Draft. Usually, the UDFA wave is where those players shine. And Alabama punter James Burnip is no different, reportedly landing with a team just minutes after things wrapped up in Green Bay.

According to NewOrleansFootball.com’s Nick Underhill, Burnip will sign with the New Orleans Saints. He is expected to “compete” with Matthew Hayball, who just wrapped up his first season with the franchise.

“Saints are bringing in Alabama punter James Burnip to compete, per source,” Underhill said via X.

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