Gus Malzahn has used position players in crucial special teams roles for his entire tenure at Auburn. 2020 NFL draft biggest takeaways: Surprises, lingering questions and lots of dogs. Bo Nix has already been called upon to punt as well. Playing his first college game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was eye-opening for Siposs, but it was his last game at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the 2019 Iron Bowl, that will forever stand as his top memory from playing at Auburn. Former Saint Arryn Siposs has signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent after missing out on being selected in the NFL draft. The hard part for Siposs was choosing to leave the Auburn community. Little did Siposs know then that he would be on the cusp of achieving that dream this week after serving as Auburn's punter the past two seasons – an experience he'll never forget. Arryn Siposs is not your typical draft prospect. Lions General Manager Bob Quinn had spoken to Siposs last week, letting him know the team's intentions. It's only fitting that Siposs and his wife will watch the draft from their home in Auburn. Cam Newton averaged 22 yards per punt while at Auburn. Australian punter and former AFL player Arryn Siposs has signed with the NFL’s Detroit Lions. We know he can play at least two positions at an SEC level. He's 27 years old. A former professional Australian Rules Football player for St. Kilda Football Club, this would be the second football draft in which Arryn Siposs could hear his name called. A third Auburn underclassman has declared for the NFL Draft. Siposs was thrown a lifeline after the NFL draft … Former St Kilda forward Arryn Siposs punts for Auburn football vs Georgia. Look for WR Arryn Siposs to be taken in the late rounds, when value is key. It's unbelievable. The three-day NFL Draft concluded on Saturday with 255 players selected, including two American punters over the Australian trio. It might have been a surprise for some to see a punter leave school early, but at 27, Siposs felt it was time to make the move and take that next step. AUBURN — Arryn Siposs' stay in Auburn was a short one, but he's hoping his stay in America continues for a long time. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Cars have hit BLM protesters 104 times recently, Drama at Whole Foods — Leaked Microsoft slides — Find your Wall Street dream job. Off the record, I bet the Auburn coaches were talking about how weird his accent was, and how they couldn’t wait to use him all over the field. 23 Kentucky 29-13 in season opener, Perfection on the Plains: 2010 vs. South Carolina, Auburn to honor Pat Dye with '60 minutes' helmet decal, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Arryn Siposs has achieved his NFL dream five years after a third shoulder reconstruction ended his AFL career with St Kilda. Ex-AFL player Arryn Siposs cops weirdest NFL draft question ever. "I think I'll be better for it. Football (0:59). He used the St Kilda decision to spur him on as he chased a career in the NFL. "That was unbelievable," Siposs said. Peter Mitchell The West Australian. 1 rank, List manipulation is here to stay, so get used to it. "Obviously, I wanted to come over here and be successful and play on a team that was successful and do my part for the team," Siposs said. Based on his highlights, Auburn coaches knew they were getting an athletic player with good hands who could do a lot of things. The lack of ego and the willingness to play out of position for two full seasons is admirable. Imagine that! Auburn starting punter Arryn Siposs announced Tuesday afternoon that he would be forgoing his remaining eligibility to … His transition from Aussie Rules football to college punter was helped by Prokick Australia, before he spent two seasons with the Tigers and then declared for the 2020 NFL Draft. Are the Suns about to overtake the Giants? After two seasons on the Plains, the 27 year old Aussie is hoping to ply his wares on Sundays.