Category Archives: Snapping in the Media

Long Snapping Update After Conference Championship Games

Posted on January 30, 2023 by longsnap

It will be the Eagles and Chiefs in the Super Bowl and the game will feature experienced snappers on both teams. Rick Lovato (Eagles) and James Winchester (Chiefs) each won Super Bowls and this will be Winchester’s third Super Bowl … Continue reading →

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Week Fourteen in Review

Posted on December 13, 2022 by longsnap

It was another quiet week at the long snapping position in the NFL. However, there was a notable achievement Sunday, as Panthers snapper JJ Jansen played in a franchise record 222nd game. As of December 7th, Blake Ferguson (Dolphins) led … Continue reading →

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2022 Mannelly Award Semi-Finalist Snappers

Posted on November 17, 2022 by longsnap

On Monday night, the Patrick Mannelly Award announced ten long snappers as the semi-finalists for the Award that recognizes the most outstanding FBS snapper. The names, shown in the graphic below, will be further narrowed to three finalists on November … Continue reading →

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Week One in Review

Posted on September 13, 2022 by longsnap

Week One of the 2022 NFL Season is complete and was an eventful one for snappers and kickers. In addition to 15 missed kicks, a late game biceps injury to Bengals veteran snapper Clark Harris forced the use of a … Continue reading →

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Luke Rhodes Selected as 2021 AP All-Pro Long Snapper

Posted on January 14, 2022 by longsnap

The Associated Press announced its All-Pro team today and the voting recently added long snappers. Luke Rhodes of the Colts was the clear winner this year, followed by Josh Harris of the Falcons. Both are headed to the Pro Bowl. … Continue reading →

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Week Eleven in Review

Posted on November 23, 2021 by longsnap

Week Eleven was generally an uneventful one for snappers, although kicking operation issues continued in Green Bay and, at least this week, in Arizona. After Sunday’s game, the Cardinals waived Beau Brinkley. With a bye this week, it is unclear … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Review

Posted on October 12, 2021 by longsnap

Week Five was a crazy one for kickers and missed kicks. Heading into Sunday Night Football, kickers missed 12 extra points and 12 field goals. That included an NFL record five missed field goals in the Packers win over the … Continue reading →

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2021 Patrick Mannelly Award Preseason Watch List

Posted on August 9, 2021 by longsnap

The college football season is right around the corner and the Watch List of 31 long snappers in early consideration for the 2021 Patrick Mannelly Award was revealed this afternoon. The Award, named after former Chicago Bears long snapping great … Continue reading →

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Phil Steele’s 2021 Preseason All-American Team Long Snappers

Posted on June 29, 2021 by longsnap

College football season will be here soon as evidenced by the release of Phil Steele’s 2021 College Football Preview magazine. Volume 27 is, once again, a must-have for any college football fan and especially one that follows long snappers. Like … Continue reading →

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Two Snappers Drafted; At Least Two Sign Undrafted Free Agent Deals

Posted on May 1, 2021 by longsnap

Long snapping was in the spotlight today for a great reason, as two long snappers were selected in the Sixth Round of the NFL Draft. Alabama’s Thomas Fletcher was taken by the Panthers as the 38th pick (222 overall) and … Continue reading →

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