Corliss Waitman Bio
Corliss Waitman is an NFL punter for the San Francisco 49ers as of September 17, 2026. The 49ers list him on their active roster wearing number 15. He is listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds, and attended the University of South Alabama. Waitman was born on July 21, 1995, in Ghent, Belgium.
Waitman entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent when he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in April 2020. His early professional path included time with Pittsburgh, the Las Vegas Raiders, the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos. He made his NFL debut with the Steelers in December 2021 before joining Denver after being claimed off waivers in February 2022.
After later returning to Pittsburgh, Waitman signed with San Francisco in 2026 and is currently listed as the 49ers’ active punter. His career has been defined by persistence through multiple roster changes and opportunities to compete for punting jobs. The available official profiles identify him as a specialist whose role is focused on field-position control and punting responsibilities.
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