1. Corliss Leendert Waitman was born on 21 July 1995 and is a Belgian-American professional football punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
18 Facts About Corliss Waitman
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Corliss Waitman played college football for the South Alabama Jaguars.
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Corliss Waitman's father, Jose Waitman, was a professional basketball player, and was playing in Belgium when Corliss was born.
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The family moved to the Netherlands, where Corliss spent his childhood.
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Corliss Waitman switched from playing soccer to football in high school.
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Corliss Waitman played college football at the University of South Alabama from 2014 to 2018.
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Corliss Waitman was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on 28 April 2020.
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Corliss Waitman was waived on 5 September 2020 and re-signed to the practice squad.
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On 26 July 2021, Corliss Waitman was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders.
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On 23 November 2021, Corliss Waitman was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.
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Corliss Waitman was signed by the Steelers off the Patriots practice squad on 25 December 2021, when Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III took bereavement leave.
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Corliss Waitman made his NFL debut in the team's week 16 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs the following day.
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On 17 January 2022, Corliss Waitman was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.
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Corliss Waitman was drafted by the Edmonton Elks in the third round of the 2022 CFL Global Draft.
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Corliss Waitman was named the starting punter for the Broncos on 29 August 2022, after veteran punter Sam Martin was released.
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On 23 March 2023, Corliss Waitman signed a contract with the Patriots, following the Patriots releasing Jake Bailey.
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On 28 August 2023, the Patriots released Corliss Waitman and was re-signed to the practice squad.
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On September 9,2024, Corliss Waitman again signed with the Steelers following a season-ending injury to Cameron Johnston.