Leo Araguz
Inducted 2014
Hometown: Harlingen
High School: Harlingen High School
College: Stephen F. Austin University
Best Known for: Football
b. January 18, 1970
Araguz was a standout athlete at Harlingen High School in football, and also played soccer with the Cardinals. He graduated in 1989 and received a scholarship to Stephen F. Austin University.
As a junior in 1992, Araguz led the Southland Conference and NCAA Division II in punting average with a 42.6-yard average. He was a four-year letterman and a three-time All-Southland Conference selection.
He played seven years in the NFL. Araguz was a member of the Oakland Raiders from 1996 to 1999, the Detroit Lions in 2001, the Minnesota Vikings in 2003, and the Seattle Seahawks in 2003. He also played with the New York/New Jersey Hitmen in the XFL. He holds the distinction of having the most punts in an NFL game, with 16 for 709 yards with the Oakland Raiders in 1998. Araguz finished with 322 punts in the NFL with a 42.6-yard average.