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Long Snapping Update for Day 3 of NFL Draft

Posted on April 26, 2025 by longsnap

Julian Ashby became the first long snapper to be drafted since 2021 when the Patriots selected him with the 35th pick in Round Seven. Six other snappers signed undrafted free agent contracts and at least five snappers have earned rookie … Continue reading →

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Draft Day for Long Snappers

Posted on April 26, 2025 by longsnap

Today is the third day of the NFL Draft and is the big one for long snappers. After at least one snapper was drafted from 2015-2021, none have been chosen in the past three years. There is a chance that … Continue reading →

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Long Snapping Odds and Ends

Posted on March 25, 2025 by longsnap

With veteran free agency in the NFL slowing down and the NFL Draft approaching, it is a good time to catch up on various snapping developments at the professional level. The Jets and Steelers are looking at snappers, with both … Continue reading →

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Long Snapper Position Very Active in Free Agency

Posted on March 17, 2025 by longsnap

Veteran free agency has been an active time for long snappers and included some rare team changes when veterans Charley Hughlett signed with the Eagles and Jon Weeks reached a deal with the Niners. To track all of the movement … Continue reading →

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Snapping Update As Free Agency Begins

Posted on March 10, 2025 by longsnap

Veteran free agency in the NFL begins today at noon eastern with the legal tampering period during which discussions with free agents can commence. In advance of that, all three pending restricted free agents have signed new deals and a … Continue reading →

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Latest Snapping Moves in the NFL and UFL Snappers

Posted on February 27, 2025 by longsnap

At least one veteran long snapper is now looking for work. The Browns released Charley Hughlett, who was injured most of last season. Hughlett was one of the longest tenured Browns and snapped for the club since 2014 and in 152 games. For … Continue reading →

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Snapping Update Before the NFL Scouting Combine

Posted on February 20, 2025 by longsnap

The NFL Scouting Combine starts next week and, in advance of that, there have been some snapper signings, new special teams coaches and five top Draft prospects received invites to Indianapolis. The Panthers signed veteran and potential unrestricted free agent … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Wrap-Up

Posted on February 11, 2025 by longsnap

The 2024 NFL season concluded Sunday with the Eagles decisive win over the Chiefs. Snapper Rick Lovato of the Eagles won his second Super Bowl ring and had an assisted tackle in the game. He was also called for two … Continue reading →

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2025 College All-Star Game Long Snappers

Posted on January 26, 2025 by longsnap

Many of the top long snapping prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft were selected to college all-stars games to impress NFL scouts and coaches. Two games have not yet been played, as the East-West Shrine Game will be played Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Week Eighteen in Review

Posted on January 7, 2025 by longsnap

The NFL regular season is now complete. Six teams (Chicago, Cleveland, Miami, Minnesota, New England and Tampa Bay) used multiple snappers at some point during the season. Miami used five to lead all clubs. According to Longsnap.com’s unofficial tracking, 17 … Continue reading →

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