Category Archives: Patrick Mannelly Award

Week Fifteen in Review

Posted on December 17, 2024 by longsnap

Week Fifteen of the NFL season is complete and the rotation of snappers in Miami will continue. Although Zach Triner snapped this week, he was waived and Jake McQuaide signed after a tryout yesterday. Based on these moves, it does … Continue reading →

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Underwood Wins 6th Annual Patrick Mannelly Award

Posted on December 15, 2024 by longsnap

Last night, Florida snapper Rocco Underwood won the 6th annual Patrick Mannelly Award given to the best FBS snapper. The two other finalists were Beau Gardner (Georgia) and Will Wagner (Michigan). The entire Award ceremony can be viewed here:

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2024 Mannelly Award Semi-Finalists Announced

Posted on November 11, 2024 by longsnap

This evening, The Patrick Mannelly Award announced the 10 semi-finalist long snappers for this year’s Award. The Award, now in its sixth year, will be given at a live ceremony and dinner outside of Chicago, Illinois on December 14, 2024. … Continue reading →

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2024 Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List Announced

Posted on July 29, 2024 by longsnap

The Watch List for the Patrick Mannelly Award, given annually to the long snapper judged to be the best from all FBS teams, was announced this afternoon. This is the 6th year for this prestigious Award. There are 30 long … Continue reading →

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2024 Free Agent Long Snappers; One Combine Invite

Posted on February 13, 2024 by longsnap

The NFL season concluded Sunday night with Kansas City’s thrilling overtime victory over San Francisco. Congratulations to long snapper James Winchester of the Chiefs who won his third Super Bowl ring and second in a row. No snapper recorded a tackle in … Continue reading →

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Options for Snappers Looking to Play Professionally

Posted on December 15, 2023 by longsnap

With the NFL in its final weeks and college teams about to start bowl season, attention will soon turn to the NFL Draft. For snappers eligible for the Draft in April, all-star games and camps are a great way to attract … Continue reading →

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Shimko Wins Fifth Annual Patrick Mannelly Award

Posted on December 11, 2023 by longsnap

Joe Shimko of NC State became the fifth winner of the Patrick Mannelly Award on Saturday at a ceremony outside of Chicago. Shimko was voted best FBS long snapper by a close margin over Peter Bowden (Wisconsin) and Marco Ortiz … Continue reading →

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2023 Patrick Mannelly Award Semi-Finalists Announced

Posted on November 13, 2023 by longsnap

This evening, The Patrick Mannelly Award announced the 10 semi-finalist long snappers for this year’s Award. The Award, now in its fifth year, will be given at a live ceremony and dinner outside of Chicago, Illinois on December 9, 2023. … Continue reading →

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Week One in Review

Posted on September 12, 2023 by longsnap

The NFL is back! Week One of the 2023 season is complete. Before their seasons began, Reid Ferguson (Dolphins) and Luke Rhodes (Colts) each signed contract extensions. Ferguson is now under contract until 2026, while Rhodes’ deal will continue until … Continue reading →

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Final Cuts Impact the Long Snapping Position

Posted on August 29, 2023 by longsnap

This afternoon is the deadline for NFL teams to get rosters to 53 players and the final cut always impacts long snappers. While changes are still possible over the next few days, it is likely that the long snapping position … Continue reading →

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