Top NFL Long Snappers 2026
Read about snapping consistency, protection and coverage contributions on special teams.
30 of up to 32 qualifying players · Updated Oct 8, 2026. More players will appear as they reach the rating minimum.
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#1
Josh Harris
87/100- College
- Auburn
- Jersey
- 47
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 224
- Experience (years)
- 15
Won a BCS National Championship at Auburn.
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Long snappers get noticed only when something goes wrong, which is exactly why Harris matters. He is a 15-year pro, a former Pro Bowler and the quiet center of a special-teams operation that has helped Dicker thrive. That sort of precision and calm is hard to replace.
Strengths: Extensive NFL experience, repeatable snapping mechanics, postseason seasoning and a proven working relationship with the Chargers' kicking unit. He is a steady communicator in high-pressure specialist situations.
Weaknesses: The role is inherently narrow, and at 37 there is little room for any physical decline or injury-related disruption. His value depends on staying available and maintaining exceptional accuracy every snap.
#2
Ross Matiscik
84/100- College
- Baylor
- Jersey
- 46
- Height (in)
- 72
- Weight (lb)
- 240
- Experience (years)
- 7
Undrafted out of Baylor in 2020.
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Matiscik is exactly what a team wants from a long snapper: barely noticed because every operation works. His consistency gives Jacksonville's specialists a quiet but important floor.
Strengths: Specialized consistency, veteran experience and reliable operation mechanics support every phase of the kicking game.
Weaknesses: The role has almost no margin for error, and one misplaced snap can outweigh a long stretch of otherwise clean work.
#3
Luke Rhodes
75/100- College
- William & Mary
- Jersey
- 46
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 238
- Experience (years)
- 10
Played linebacker in college at William & Mary.
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Rhodes is one of those specialists who makes his position disappear, which is the compliment. A decade in Indianapolis, an All-Pro season and steady availability say everything about the trust he has earned. He is the quiet center of every field goal, punt and extra point operation.
Strengths: Snap consistency, longevity, elite recognition and deep familiarity with the Colts' specialist unit. He brings calm execution in high-pressure moments.
Weaknesses: The position leaves little margin for an off day, and age makes maintaining physical sharpness essential. His value is almost entirely tied to flawless weekly precision.
#4
Reid Ferguson
74/100- College
- LSU
- Jersey
- 69
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 235
- Experience (years)
- 10
Went undrafted out of LSU in 2016.
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Ferguson is the quiet stabilizer of Buffalo's kicking game. Long snapping is supposed to be invisible, and a decade of team trust is the best evidence that he routinely makes it that way.
Strengths: Experience, consistency, operation leadership and long-term team trust.
Weaknesses: Specialist value is hard to see until an operation breaks down, and he has little margin for a single bad snap.
#5
Jon Weeks
74/100- College
- Baylor
- Jersey
- 46
- Height (in)
- 70
- Weight (lb)
- 242
- Experience (years)
- 17
Undrafted out of Baylor in 2008.
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Weeks is the kind of player you barely notice, which is exactly what you want from a long snapper. He handled every game last season, earned his second Pro Bowl trip and is heading into year 17 with 261 career appearances already behind him. There is not much highlight-reel material to break down here; the ball gets back cleanly and the operation stays on schedule. At age 40 there is always some risk of decline, but his recent performance has not given the team a reason to worry. I have him at an eight because that level of reliability at a specialist spot matters.
Strengths: Weeks brings outstanding experience, repeatable snap placement and calm under pressure. His durability and two Pro Bowl selections show how consistently he has handled a job where one bad rep can directly cost points.
Weaknesses: He is 40 years old and offers value within a very narrow role, so any decline in velocity or accuracy would be difficult to hide. He is not a major coverage-play producer beyond executing his core assignment.
#6
Morgan Cox
68/100- College
- Tennessee
- Jersey
- 46
- Height (in)
- 76
- Weight (lb)
- 233
- Experience (years)
- 17
Undrafted out of Tennessee in 2010.
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Cox is the definition of a trustworthy specialist: experienced, precise and respected enough to be a captain. His job is mostly invisible, which is exactly how Tennessee wants it.
Strengths: Long-snapping precision, leadership, durability and operation stability.
Weaknesses: Narrow specialist role and no room for even rare mistakes.
#7
Evan Deckers
68/100- College
- Duke
- Jersey
- 86
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 252
- Experience (years)
- 3
Went undrafted out of Duke in 2023.
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Long snappers are noticed only when something goes wrong, and Deckers earned the right kind of quiet trust. Winning the job again gives Tampa continuity in every field-goal and punt operation.
Strengths: Retained specialist role, won preseason competition, and continuity with Tampa's established kicking operation.
Weaknesses: A specialist's value is almost entirely tied to snap precision; there is little margin for a bad rep.
#8
Andrew DePaola
68/100- College
- Rutgers
- Jersey
- 42
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 227
- Experience (years)
- 12
Signed with Buccaneers in 2012 after going undrafted two years prior.
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An established long snapper whose job is precision, protection and calm operation. Snap placement, veteran rhythm and proven special-teams dependability. The next step is translating those traits into dependable 2026-2027 snaps.
Strengths: Snap placement, veteran rhythm and proven special-teams dependability.
Weaknesses: There is almost no room for an off-target snap or protection error.
#9
Thomas Hennessy
68/100- College
- Duke
- Jersey
- 42
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 246
- Experience (years)
- 10
Brother, Matt, is an NFL offensive lineman.
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Hennessy's ideal game is a quiet one. The veteran makes the specialist operation work by delivering consistent snaps and doing the small technical things that prevent catastrophe.
Strengths: Veteran specialist experience, repeatable mechanics and reliable operation value support the entire kicking game.
Weaknesses: There is almost no margin for a poor snap, and the position offers little ability to recover once an operation breaks down.
#10
Rex Sunahara
68/100- College
- West Virginia
- Jersey
- 50
- Height (in)
- 78
- Weight (lb)
- 242
- Experience (years)
- 3
Selected with 7th pick in 2023 XFL Draft by San Antonio Brahmas.
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Sunahara's job is precision without drama. Being Cleveland's sole initial-53 long snapper means the staff trusts the operation; his success is measured by clean, repeatable snaps that let the other specialists do their jobs.
Strengths: Confirmed specialist roster role, clear operational responsibility, and value across all kicking phases.
Weaknesses: Specialist role offers little margin for a mechanical lapse, and contributions do not show up in traditional box-score volume.
#11
JJ Jansen
66/100- College
- Notre Dame
- Jersey
- 44
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 235
- Experience (years)
- 19
Panthers' franchise leader in games played.
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Jansen represents exactly what a great long snapper should: almost invisible because every operation is clean. Eighteen seasons of trust and a franchise games record make him a quiet institutional pillar.
Strengths: 277 franchise-record games, longevity, operation continuity, reliability, and initial-53 role.
Weaknesses: The specialist role offers no margin for a bad snap, and age makes durability worth monitoring.
#12
Casey Kreiter
64/100- College
- Iowa
- Jersey
- 59
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 250
- Experience (years)
- 11
Undrafted out of Iowa in 2014.
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Kreiter is a classic specialist evaluation: the ideal game is one where nobody says his name. He has spent a decade delivering that kind of consistency, and 159 games is meaningful evidence that coaches trust his operation. Arizona gets a seasoned snapper who should make the placekicking and punting units feel routine.
Strengths: Extensive NFL experience, excellent availability and the calm, repeatable process specialists need. He has handled long-snapping work across multiple organizations and seasons without being a weekly concern.
Weaknesses: At 35, there is limited developmental upside and every physical decline matters at a precision position. His value is narrowly role-specific; any lapse in snap placement would have an outsized consequence.
#13
William Wagner
61/100- College
- Michigan
- Jersey
- 46
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 240
- Experience (years)
- 2
Won 2023 CFP National Championship at Michigan.
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Wagner did exactly what a long snapper should do: win the job and mostly stay invisible. The rookie operation helped McPherson rebound and Rehkow break the punting record. I have him at a six. There were a couple rough moments late, but beating an incumbent and getting through a full season is a solid start.
Strengths: Wagner has extensive big-program experience, repeatable velocity and the composure to handle both punt and placekick snaps. He integrated quickly with both specialists.
Weaknesses: A few late-season operation issues prevent a higher grade, and long snappers offer little margin for error. His coverage impact is also limited.
#14
Joe Cardona
59/100- College
- Navy
- Jersey
- 49
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 245
- Experience (years)
- 12
Active member of Navy reserve.
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Cardona's ideal season is invisible, and his veteran steadiness should help make that happen. He is a precision specialist whose experience reduces risk across every punt and kick attempt.
Strengths: Long-snapping experience, operation reliability and veteran poise.
Weaknesses: Extremely specialized value and no margin for snap errors.
#15
Christian Kuntz
59/100- College
- Duquesne
- Jersey
- 46
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 228
- Experience (years)
- 6
Played HS basketball with NBA guard T.J. McConnell.
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Kuntz brings the precision and experience that allow the Steelers' kicking operation to stay uneventful. That is exactly the job, and his continuity supports Boswell and Johnston every week.
Strengths: Snap precision, experience, operation stability and specialist reliability.
Weaknesses: Narrow role and no margin for an execution mistake.
#16
Nick Moore
59/100- College
- Georgia
- Jersey
- 46
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 260
- Experience (years)
- 5
Spent four seasons in Boston Red Sox farm system.
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Moore's work is meant to be invisible, and that is exactly the point. The snapper is the steady hinge for Baltimore while the other two specialists settle into new roles.
Strengths: Operation consistency, specialist experience, snapping precision and calm under pressure.
Weaknesses: Specialist value depends on perfection every snap, with little margin for a visible mistake.
#17
Matt Orzech
59/100- College
- Azusa Pacific
- Jersey
- 42
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 245
- Experience (years)
- 7
Undrafted by Azusa Pacific in 2019.
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Orzech is the kind of specialist fans notice only when something goes wrong. His athleticism and continuity with Whelan make him a quiet but important part of a strong operation.
Strengths: Reliable operation, athletic coverage value and established punter chemistry.
Weaknesses: Specialist value is narrow and one bad snap changes the conversation.
#18
Chris Stoll
59/100- College
- Penn State
- Jersey
- 41
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 255
- Experience (years)
- 4
Spent six years at Penn State.
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Stoll's job is precision, and Seattle's special-teams operation benefits when he makes it look routine. He provides valuable continuity for a strong punter and veteran kicker.
Strengths: Snap reliability, specialist consistency, operation chemistry and experience.
Weaknesses: Narrow specialist role and no room for execution errors.
#19
James Winchester
59/100- College
- Oklahoma
- Jersey
- 41
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 240
- Experience (years)
- 12
Went undrafted out of Oklahoma in 2013.
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Winchester's value is consistency under the least forgiving job description in football. Twelve seasons of clean operation and big-game reliability make him a quietly foundational specialist.
Strengths: 181 games, no missed games since 2015, 25 playoff games, trusted operation, and first-team role.
Weaknesses: Specialist value depends almost entirely on snap precision; there is no margin for a bad rep.
#20
Zach Wood
59/100- College
- SMU
- Jersey
- 49
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 255
- Experience (years)
- 10
Signed with Cowboys as a UDFA in 2016.
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Wood's value is precision and calm: the operation should disappear from the broadcast. His experience makes him a stabilizer while the Saints integrate changes around him.
Strengths: Long-snapping experience, reliability, size and operation stability.
Weaknesses: Specialist value is narrow and every error is magnified.
#21
Trent Sieg
51/100- College
- Colorado State
- Jersey
- 44
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 255
- Experience (years)
- 9
Became long snapper during freshman year at Colorado State.
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Sieg's job is precision without drama. He is part of an established three-man specialist unit, and the value is delivering the same operation whether the snap comes in a preseason punt or a late-game field goal.
Strengths: Specialist continuity, precision role and roster trust.
Weaknesses: The position provides almost no margin for a mechanical mistake.
#22
Julian Ashby
50/100- College
- Vanderbilt
- Jersey
- 47
- Height (in)
- 73
- Weight (lb)
- 231
- Experience (years)
- 2
Father, Richard, played professional tennis.
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Ashby’s report is simple because his job is simple in theory and unforgiving in practice: make the kick operation boring. The kicker's comments point to the value of timing and trust across the long snapper-holder-kicker trio.
Strengths: Specialist focus, operational trust and a role built on repeatability.
Weaknesses: There is virtually no room for a bad snap; the position offers little recovery margin.
#23
Alex Ward
50/100- College
- UCF
- Jersey
- 47
- Height (in)
- 76
- Weight (lb)
- 240
- Experience (years)
- 4
Undrafted out of UCF in 2023.
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Ward was signed to make the operation boring in the best sense. His NFL experience should help a unit breaking in a new kicker and maintaining continuity with Cole.
Strengths: NFL experience, operation reliability and special-teams communication.
Weaknesses: Specialist value is narrow and every snap is highly scrutinized.
#24
Tyler Ott
49/100- College
- Harvard
- Jersey
- 69
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 252
- Experience (years)
- 12
Played tight end at Harvard.
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Ott is the quiet pro who makes the kicking operation functional. His standard for rotation and immediate correction sounds small until a close game turns on one field goal; that is precisely why the veteran leader label fits.
Strengths: Precise operation, veteran leadership and specialist consistency.
Weaknesses: The role is unforgiving: one poor snap can erase an otherwise excellent day.
#25
Tucker Addington
46/100- College
- Sam Houston
- Jersey
- 46
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 230
- Experience (years)
- 2
Has signed deals with eight different NFL teams.
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Addington's job is precision and calm under a new special-teams staff. The long snapper is invisible when the operation works—and that is exactly the objective every week.
Strengths: Specialist focus and stable operational role.
Weaknesses: No margin for mechanical errors in a single-purpose position.
#26
Rocco Underwood
46/100- College
- Florida
- Jersey
- 41
- Height (in)
- 75
- Weight (lb)
- 231
- Experience (years)
- 0
Undrafted out of Florida in 2026.
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Underwood's report is simple because the long-snapper job is simple only on paper. The Eagles need repeatable operation and quiet reliability; every clean snap gives the kicking unit a chance to do its job.
Strengths: Specialist focus, operational reliability and initial-53 roster trust.
Weaknesses: A single poor snap can outweigh a long stretch of otherwise invisible good work.
#27
Ben Mann
39/100- College
- Boston College
- Jersey
- 58
- Height (in)
- 77
- Weight (lb)
- 232
- Experience (years)
- 0
Began college career at Yale.
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Mann's report is happily simple: make the snap invisible. As the rookie specialist, his season will be judged by precision, consistency and how smoothly he lets the kicking operation work.
Strengths: Specialized roster role, a direct path to every special-teams snap and the composure required for a high-leverage technical job.
Weaknesses: As a rookie, he has little NFL regular-season proof and has almost no margin for a bad snap in a scoring situation.
#28
Liam McCullough
39/100- College
- Ohio State
- Jersey
- 49
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 245
- Experience (years)
- 5
Undrafted out of Ohio State in 2020.
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McCullough's mission is precision without noise. The Falcons retained the full specialist trio, and a clean long snap is the first requirement for every punt, field goal and extra point to work.
Strengths: Specialist precision, operational continuity and roster trust.
Weaknesses: The position has no meaningful margin for a bad snap.
#29
Hogan Hatten
32/100- College
- Idaho
- Jersey
- 49
- Height (in)
- 74
- Weight (lb)
- 239
- Experience (years)
- 3
Undrafted out of Idaho in 2024.
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Hatten's assignment is straightforward and important: make the operation disappear. For a young long snapper, consistent location and calm execution are the whole job.
Strengths: Specialist focus, technical repetition and developmental snap consistency offer practical roster value.
Weaknesses: He has limited NFL proof and the position allows almost no recovery once a snap is off target.
#30
Austin Brinkman
30/100- College
- West Virginia
- Jersey
- 40
- Height (in)
- 76
- Weight (lb)
- 241
- Experience (years)
- 2
Undrafted out of West Virginia in 2025.
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A developmental specialist competing for the trust that comes with every hidden-yardage snap. Clean mechanics, repeatable operation and willingness to cover. The next step is translating those traits into dependable 2026-2027 snaps.
Strengths: Clean mechanics, repeatable operation and willingness to cover.
Weaknesses: Must turn limited opportunities into flawless snap-to-kick consistency.
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