The Watch List for the Patrick Mannelly Award, given annually to the snapper deemed to be the best from all FBS teams, was announced this afternoon. This is the 5th year for this prestigious Award.

There are 25 long snappers on this initial list and other snappers will be under careful consideration this college football season.

Ten semi-finalists will be announced on November 13, 2023 and those names will be narrowed to three on November 27, 2023.

Three finalists will be invited to a live ceremony on December 9, 2023 in Lake Bluff, Illinois where the Award will be presented. The Award benefits Bernie’s Book Bank, a non-profit organization located in Lake Bluff and is being presented by Zebra again this year.

Below is the Watch List.