The Steelers originally signed Corliss Waitman as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft. He spent time on the practice squad in 2020 and was signed to a Reserve/Future contract after the season.
Waitman was released by the Steelers after the 2021 NFL Draft, but returned later that year. Waitman was signed to the Steelers active roster on Dec. 24, and handled the punting duties against the Kansas City Chiefs two days later, punting twice in the game for a 60.5-yard average, including a long of 63 yards that was a touchback.
Waitman has 103 career punts for a net average of 41.6 yards and a gross average of 46.9 yards. He landed 31 punts inside the 20-yard line. He saw his most extensive playing time in 2022 with the Broncos, punting 96 times with a 46.6-yard average and landing 30 punts inside the 20-yard line.
Waitman punted at South Alabama where in four seasons he had 158 punts for 6,740 yards, an average of 42.7. Had his best season in 2017 when he had a 45.2-yard average.
