The Kansas City Chiefs have spent the last few seasons stacking wins and rewriting the NFL’s modern dynasty script. Even on a roster loaded with Super Bowl headlines, sometimes the quieter stories cut through the noise. Special teams ace Matt Araiza, the booming-leg punter fans dubbed “Punt God” in college, delivered one of those moments off the field.
The spotlight shifted to Araiza’s personal life. The Chiefs’ punter shared a milestone that has nothing to do with field position or hang time. Fans were more than ready to celebrate.
Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza gets engaged to longtime girlfriend Layla Murray
New Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza
Aug 20, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills place kicker Tyler Bass (2) kicks an extra point with Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza (19) holding during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
The Chiefs’ punter Araiza is now engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Layla Murray. They have been seen together in public for months. Murray herself confirmed the news with a short but heartfelt message on Instagram.
“Kansas City #Chiefs standout punter Matt Araiza announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, Layla Murray. Murray wrote on Instagram: “The easiest yes💍🤍”
Congratulations to future Mr. and Mrs. Punt God 👏❤️”
CONGRATULATIONS:
Kansas City #Chiefs standout punter Matt Araiza announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend Layla Murray.
Murray wrote on Instagram: “The easiest yes💍🤍”
Congratulations to future Mr. and Mrs. Punt God 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/Y9uxcGaFVW
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) March 15, 2026
The engagement quickly spread across NFL social media circles. Fans congratulated the Chiefs punter Araiza, many joking that the “Punt God” had now locked down the most important contract of his life. The nickname traces back to Araiza’s legendary college career at San Diego State University, where his monstrous punts turned him into one of the most talked-about specialists in college football.
Araiza is getting engaged and starting a second chapter of his life. Araiza’s relationship with Murray has slowly become more public off the field. The couple posted pictures of themselves together on social media all through 2024. Murray posts about Araiza’s birthday and other important events in their relationship.
Murray has made a living working in health care. She attended San Diego State University to study nursing. She has worked as an Emergency Medical Technician with Marlboro EMS. Murray has worked as a medical assistant and an EMT at various healthcare facilities.
Life outside football just took a major step forward for Araiza. Fans are already making jokes about it. The Punt God just kicked the ball the farthest he’s ever kicked it.