Giants UDFA spotlight: Could Ben Mann unseat veteran Zach Triner at long snapper?

With a $10,000 guarantee and a family legacy in New York, Boston College’s Ben Mann brings athleticism and a "fresh start" to ...
Eleven Warriors

Ohio State Long Snapper John Ferlmann Realistic About Draft Chances, But Hungry to Compete for An NFL Roster Spot

Former Ohio State long snapper John Ferlmann knows he’s unlikely to be drafted, but he’s drawn interest from the NFL and is ...
The Lantern

Inside Ohio State’s long snapping unit, where perfection is expected and mistakes are costly

The punt team breaks from the sideline, and the stadium noise changes. It gets sharper, like the crowd can sense the drive ended in the one way Ohio State fans hate most–without a score. Ohio State ...
NBC Washington

What is a long snapper? Breaking down one of football's most thankless roles

Football may be a game of inches, but some players have to commit to the long game. Long snappers can be a forgotten -- and thankless -- position in football. They may only get on the field for a ...