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Most NFL teams have rookie mini-camps this weekend.  As a result, most of the long snapper signings are now public.  Unfortunately, tryout players are often harder to determine, but below is the information I have learned at this point.  Since some teams have their mini-camps next week, at least two snappers have multiple tryout opportunities.

Any additional information can be reported to me by email at kevingold@longsnap.com.  Note that many tryouts, and one signing, involve snappers from prior Draft classes.  To separate them, only players from this year’s Draft class have their college team information listed.

DRAFTED

Jimmy Landes (Baylor)-Lions

SIGNINGS

John DePalma (West Virginia)-Eagles

Reid Ferguson (LSU)-Bills

Jeff Overbaugh (San Diego State)-Rams

Ryan DiSalvo (San Jose State)-Dolphins

Danny Dillon (Campbell)-Cardinals

Kameron Canaday (Portland State)-Cardinals

Nate Theus (Georgia)-Broncos

Chris Highland-Saints

TRYOUTS

Kirk Willis (Cincinnati)-Jaguars/Browns

Kelly Mason (Kentucky)-Redskins

Winston Chapman (Mississippi State)-Jets

Taybor Pepper (Michigan State)-Ravens

Chris Longo (UCLA)-Bears/Rams

Nolan Frese (Houston)-Panthers

Dylan Detwiler (Fresno State)-Chiefs

Boomer Mays (Northern Illinois)-Chiefs

Dax Dellenbach-Buccaneers

Jesse Schmitt-Packers

Harrison Elliott-Colts (previously reported as a signing)

Courtland Clavette-Vikings

Chris Maikranz-Bengals

Zach Triner-Texans

WAIVED

Forrest Hill-Colts

 

 

 

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Landes Drafted by Lions; Other LS Earn Contracts and Tryouts

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Yesterday was the final day of the 2016 NFL Draft and marked the second consecutive year that a long snapper was drafted.  After the Patriots selected Joe Cardona in the Fifth Round last year, the Lions picked client Jimmy Landes from Baylor in the Sixth Round yesterday.

After the Draft, there were multiple snappers signed to undrafted free agent contacts and others offered tryouts.  Below are the signings and tryouts I am aware of and some of the signings could actually be only tryouts .  Information will be updated over the next few days and any additional signings or tryouts can be emailed to kevingold@longsnap.com.  One snapper from last year’s Draft class, Harrison Elliott from Air Force, signed with the Colts yesterday as well.

SIGNINGS

John DePalma (West Virginia)-Eagles

Reid Ferguson (LSU)-Bills

Jeff Overbaugh (San Diego State)-Rams

Ryan DiSalvo (San Jose State)-Dolphins

Danny Dillon (Campbell)-Cardinals

Kameron Canaday (Portland State)-Cardinals

Nate Theus (Georgia)-Broncos

TRYOUTS

Kirk Willis (Cincinnati)-Jaguars/Browns

Kelly Mason (Kentucky)-Redskins

 

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Long Snapping Featured in Sports Ilustrated

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Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated captures the essence of long snapping in his article published today.  The story features client Jimmy Landes from Baylor and Nate Theus from Georgia, two of the top long snapping prospects for this weekend’s Draft.

I am also quoted throughout the article, aptly titled “‘You’ve got to be perfect’: Long snappers’ unique transition to the NFL.”  For those who want to get a better view of the life of a long snapper and how difficult making the NFL really is, it is worth a read.

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Patriots Add Christian Yount

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In what may likely be the final snapper signing prior to next weekend’s Draft, the Patriots added veteran long snapper Christian Yount to its roster.  Yount last snapped for the Cleveland Browns in 2014 but did not snap in the NFL last season.  Joe Cardona, who was selected in the Fifth Round of last year’s Draft, is the other snapper on the Patriots’ roster.

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Two New LS Signings

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The Raiders signed Andrew East, who had recently been waived by Seattle after they signed Drew Ferris, and the Broncos added client Casey Kreiter.  East will compete with veteran Jon Condo in Oakland, while Kreiter is the only snapper on the Broncos’ roster.

Kreiter was signed after a workout yesterday in Denver that also included veteran Christian Yount and first year snappers Sam Rodgers and Harrison Elliott.

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Cowboys Add Hartson; Seahawks Waive East

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The Cowboys have added street free agent snapper Brandon Hartson to the roster and he is expected to compete in training camp against LP Ladouceur.  Last week, after signing Drew Ferris, the Seahawks waived Andrew East, leaving Ferris as the only snapper on the Seattle roster.

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching at the end of the month, the Cardinals and Broncos are the only two clubs without a snapper on the roster.

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NFL Extra Point Experiment Becomes Permanent

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For the 2015 season, the NFL changed extra points by moving the snap to the 15-yard line, creating a longer attempt for kickers.  The change was intended for one year, but the NFL announced Tuesday that the change will be a permanent one.

The new rule took the extra point conversion percentage from 99.4 to 94 percent, as kickers missed a total of 71 extra points.  This change also keeps in the place the rule that allowed a defensive player to return a missed extra point attempt for two points.

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Seahawks Add Drew Ferris

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After releasing veteran Clint Gresham last week, the Seahawks have added another snapper for training camp.  Drew Ferris, who snapped at Florida last season and had a tryout with the Jet after the 2015 Draft, signed today with Seattle and will compete with Andrew East in training camp.

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Seahawks Release Gresham; Bears Sign Brewer

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There were two major developments in the snapping world today.  The Seahawks waived client Clint Gresham and the Bears signed Aaron Brewer to a one-year contract where he will compete with client Patrick Scales.   Brewer was released by the Broncos last week before signing with Chicago.

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Lions Re-Sign Muhlbach; Colts Add Forrest Hill

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Another veteran long snapper has returned to his team, as the Lions re-signed veteran Don Muhlbach to what is believed to be a one-year contract.  This will be Muhlbach’s 13th season in Detroit.

The Colts have also added a long snapper to compete with veteran Matt Overton as they have signed Forrest Hill.  Hill is an undrafted rookie who last snapped for Auburn in 2014.

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