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The Buffalo Bills made it happen in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday with Tommy Doman out of Florida.

Some fans don't love these kind of picks, but it's a logical move for Buffalo.

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Simply put: They want a new starting punter in 2026.

You don't draft a punter without planning on him being the new first-stringer.

But more likely, Doman will win the job and become the starter.

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He began his college career at Michigan and was a national champion there before spending the 2025 season with the Gators.

His long punt for the season was 71 yards, and he averaged 44.0 yards per punt.

He's got a quality right leg, and now he brings it to Buffalo.

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