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Snapper Names to Watch as the Draft Approaches

Posted on April 5, 2013 by longsnap

With free agency concluded at the snapping position, attention now turns to the snappers eligible for the Draft and perhaps some street free agent snappers who have recently drawn the interest of teams. Former NFL special teams coach Gary Zauner conducted combines for Draft eligible … Continue reading →

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Ingram to Snap at NFL Scouting Combine

Posted on February 10, 2013 by longsnap

Luke Ingram from Hawaii will be the lone long snapper at the NFL Scouting Combine at the end of this month.  Ingram also snapped in the top college all-star game, the Senior Bowl, last month matching his brother Jake’s similar post-season accomplishments … Continue reading →

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NFL Snapping News

Posted on January 20, 2013 by longsnap

With the Super Bowl teams to be determined today, there has been significant snapping news off the field since the end of the regular season.  As usual, the off-season brings many coaching changes and the special teams coaching position is … Continue reading →

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College All-Star Game Snappers

Posted on January 14, 2013 by longsnap

With the college bowl season over, some of the best college snappers are participating in college all-stars games for additional exposure to NFL teams. The premier game, the Senior Bowl on January 26th, will feature Carson Tinker (Alabama) and Luke Ingram … Continue reading →

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Burlsworth Award Trophy Nominees Includes Two Snappers

Posted on November 29, 2012 by longsnap

Fifty college football players were recently nominated for The Burlsworth Trophy, including two snappers.  The Trophy is given to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on, without any financial aid of any kind. Senior snapper … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Review

Posted on October 9, 2012 by longsnap

Week Five is complete and there were no major snapping issues.  In the lone snapping transaction, the Eagles released Kyle Nelson from the practice squad after Jon Dorenbos was able to snap following an ankle injury. The Senior Bowl recently … Continue reading →

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Snapping Prospects for 2013 NFL Draft

Posted on August 26, 2012 by longsnap

With the NFL and college seasons about to start, there are some senior college snappers that have already been identified as top prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft. For the first time, the premier college all-star game, the Senior Bowl, … Continue reading →

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Alabama Snapper Awarded Scholarship

Posted on August 23, 2012 by longsnap

Alabama senior snapper Carson Tinker had a rough 2011 after he was injured and his girlfriend killed in a tornado back in April.  This season is off to a much better start already as Tinker is considered a solid NFL … Continue reading →

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Some Additional Snapping Moves After Draft

Posted on May 3, 2012 by longsnap

There have been a few additional transactions involving snappers in the last few days.  The Falcons waived Scott Albritton, leaving them with veteran Joe Zelenka, first year snapper Corey Adams and rookie Josh Harris on the roster.  Another rookie, Bryce … Continue reading →

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LS Signings and Tryouts

Posted on May 1, 2012 by longsnap

The smoke has started to clear from this weekend’s NFL Draft and the free agency frenzy that occurs right after for undrafted college talent.  The undrafted route is the way most snappers make it to the NFL and this year … Continue reading →

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