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Transfer punter Blake Doud discusses move to Alabama

Unlike former Alabama punter James Burnip, Blake Doud didn’t join the Crimson Tide from a different country. However, the Colorado School of Mines transfer still feels like he entered a new world when it comes to Power 4 football. “The resources here are just out of this world,” Doud said of his move to Alabama this offseaosn.

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Saints Cut Watch: $40 Million Star Worth Watching

The New Orleans Saints already have been hard at work trimming the roster down and got off to a head start on Monday. New Orleans announced 14 cuts on Monday, including running back Cam Akersa and punter James Burnip among others.

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Former Alabama P James Burnip Released by Saints: Just a Minute

Former Alabama football punter James Burnip was unsuccessful in his bid to become the New Orleans Saints' starting punter. On Monday, he was released by the Saints, a move first reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

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Saints declare winner in important position battle just as roster cut downs kick off around the NFL

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Saints UDFA profile: James Burnip

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.