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Phil Steele’s All-American Long Snapper Selections

Posted on July 1, 2016 by longsnap

Once again this year, noted football writer Phil Steele has provided rankings of the top long snappers in college.  Phil Steele’s 2016 College Football Preview hit stores this week and, as he has done in the past, Steele includes long … Continue reading →

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Draft Prospect Snappers Selected for All-Star Games

Posted on January 21, 2016 by longsnap

Although the NFL playoffs are continuing, every NFL teams is also busy scouting some of the top college prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft at various all-star games.  Two of the three premier games, the Senior Bowl and NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, … Continue reading →

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Den Bleyker Wins High School Long Snapper Award

Posted on January 16, 2016 by longsnap

Johnny Den Bleyker, a high school senior long snapper from California, won the Chris Rubio Long Snapper of the Year Award as the best high school snapper.  Den Bleyker received the award last night at a ceremony in Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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Finalists Announced for Rubio Long Snapper of the Year Award

Posted on January 1, 2016 by longsnap

Recently, the three finalists for the Chris Rubio Long Snapper of the Year Award were announced.  One winner will be selected in Las Vegas on January 15, 2016. This year, the three finalists are Johnny Den Bleyker (Class of 2016), … Continue reading →

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College All-Star Game Snappers Chosen

Posted on December 12, 2015 by longsnap

Three long snappers will conclude their college careers in all-star games next month hoping to impress NFL scouts. Jeff Overbaugh of San Diego State has been selected to both the Senior Bowl and NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.  Jimmy Landes of Baylor is … Continue reading →

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Tulane Snapper Golub Makes History

Posted on October 3, 2015 by longsnap

History was made today as snapper Aaron Golub of Tulane became the first legally blind player to appear in a Division One football game.  Golub, who was featured in this Longsnap.com story last year, handled the final extra point attempt in Tulane’s … Continue reading →

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2015 Division One Long Snappers

Posted on September 21, 2015 by longsnap

Longsnap.com’s exclusive long snapper chart covering each Division One football team is now complete and available for the 2015 season.  The starting punt snapper for each team is listed by conference, along with the snapper’s uniform number, height, weight and class year. The … Continue reading →

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Snapping in the National Media

Posted on September 11, 2015 by longsnap

Long snappers always make for a good story and this week is no different as AP writer Dennis Waszak Jr. published a story today entitled “Oh Snap! Life of an NFL Long Snapper a Pressure-Packed Gig.” The story features interviews with current … Continue reading →

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Big Week for College Trick Shot Videos

Posted on August 14, 2015 by longsnap

Although NFL preseason games have begun, it was two trick shot videos from college snappers that got major attention this week.  It started with Buffalo’s Corbin Grassman and was followed closely by Nolan Dowling of Western Kentucky. Sports Illustrated did a nice summary … Continue reading →

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STATS FCS Preseason All-America Team

Posted on July 11, 2015 by longsnap

With the college football season approaching, some FCS long snappers have earned Preseason All-America Team status according to STATS. STATS announced three teams of top players with Kameron Canaday (Portland State) named first team, followed by Josh Appel (Indiana State) and … Continue reading →

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