Thomas Doman Jr. (born September 1, 2002) is American professional football punter for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and Florida Gators, winning a national championship with the Wolverines in 2023. Doman was selected by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life Doman was born on September 1, 2002, in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the son of a colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He grew up playing football, and the first field goal he ever made in a game was on his first attempt, on a 32-yard try while he was in fifth grade. Doman attended St. Mary's Preparatory in Orchard Lake Village where he served as the football team's placekicker and punter. He was twice selected All-Catholic League and two times earned first-team All-North and All-State honors from The Detroit News. As a senior, he averaged 44.8 yards per punt and made six of seven field goal attempts, including a successful attempt from 53 yards that set the school record. Doman was selected an Under Armour All-American and was invited to the All-American Bowl. Ranked the number two punter prospect nationally as well as a top kicker, he committed to play college football for the Michigan Wolverines.
College career As a true freshman at Michigan in 2021, Doman redshirted. He saw limited playing time in four games in 2022, recording one punt, two extra points while also being used as a kickoff specialist. He served as the starting punter and kickoff specialist for Michigan in 2023, punting 53 times for an average of 44.3 yards per kick with a long of 71 yards. He earned third-team All-Big Ten Conference honors and won the FBS national championship with the Wolverines. He also kicked off 99 times and had 68 touchbacks. In 2024, Doman averaged 42.6 yards on 49 punts while kicking off 59 times with 37 touchbacks. He transferred to the Florida Gators for his final season of college football in 2025. Doman played in every game for the Gators in 2025 and punted 50 times with an average of 44.0 yards per punt, earning All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) honors from Pro Football Focus.
Professional career
Doman was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2026 NFL draft. On August 29, he was named the starting punter.
References
External Links Buffalo Bills bio Michigan Wolverines bio Florida Gators bio