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What to know about the Saints new punter out of Alabama. On April 27, the New Orleans Saints announced the signing of eleven undrafted free agents. Alabama punter James Burnip was among them.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / April 30

New Orleans Saints signed an undrafted free agent that the rest of the NFL made a mistake not picking in the 2025 NFL Draft

Kellen Moore's New Orleans Saints are busy creating more competition at every level of their roster. You cannot forget to address special teams when given the opportunity.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / April 26

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'No. 4 overall NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to be chosen with the fourth-overall pick in each NFL Draft since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

New Orleans Saints Bringing in Alabama Punter James Burnip as Undrafted Free Agent

Alabama punter James Burnip was not selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, just minutes after the final pick was announced, NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill reported that the New Orleans Saints are bringing him in as an undrafted free agent.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 16

2025 NFL Draft Profile: Alabama Punter James Burnip

Nick Saban sent over 130 Alabama players to the NFL via the draft during his tenure as the Crimson Tide's head football coach, but only one of those players was a punter.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / February 26

Alabama's Australian punter James Burnip speaks at 2025 NFL Combine

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / February 16

Meet Alabama football’s new weapon at punter Blake Doud

During the offseason, Alabama added transfer punter Blake Doud. The Division II transfer is sure to fight for the starting spot during the spring. He will compete for the starting spot with fellow teammate Alex Asparuhov.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 16

How Alabama punter James Burnip plans to separate himself at Senior Bowl

Alabama punter, James Burnip is looking to separate himself from all of the other punters at the upcoming 2025 Reese Senior Bowl. Burnip has been one of the more consistent punters in college football over the past several seasons.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / January 3

Who is next up for Alabama at punter?

Alabama will have to replace its star punter James Burnip next season. The Australian native exhausted his college eligibility following the conclusion of the 2024 season and will now be heading to the NFL.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / December 9

Alabama Lands Commitment from Transfer Specialist

Alabama may have already resolved next year's opening at punter before this season has even concluded. The Crimson Tide, set to lose 4-year starter James Burnip this offseason, landed a commitment from Colorado School of Mines transfer specialist Blake Doud.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 9

Alabama lands punter from transfer portal

Alabama might have found punter James Burnip’s replacement in the transfer portal on Sunday evening. Colorado School of Mines punter Blake Doud announced that he was transferring to Alabama via X.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 2

Alabama’s Australian punter sends heartfelt message to Crimson Tide faithful

The University of Alabama football program will soon send another top specialist to the National Football League. James Burnip is hoping to have the same success as Will Reichard and J.K.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 16

Alabama Punter James Burnip Named Semifinalist For Ray Guy Award: Roll Call, November 16, 2024

The Augusta Sports Council announced Friday morning Alabama punter James Burnip as one of its semifinalists for the Ray Guy Award. The Ray Guy Award is given to the nation's best punter and no Crimson Tide player has ever won the award.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 15

James Burnip Lands on “Ray’s 8” for Week 7 Performance: Roll Call, October 15, 2024

Alabama punter James Burnip landed on the Ray Guy Award’s weekly “Ray’s 8.” The Ray’s 8 highlights the top eight punting performances from that week’s games.