Complete 2026 NFL Draft LS Rankings:
You are currently viewing our long snapper rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s been a few years since one has been drafted, but can that change this year?
Our top long snapper prospects are selected after thousands of hours carefully scouting the most talented pass throwers in college football. Even though no more than 2 will get selected in the draft, a few more are signed as free agents, and many will receive a training camp invite.
We’ll provide you with inside information to help you know who will be a star, who will be a bust, and which sleepers will shock the world.
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(Last Updated: April 22, 2026)
1. Garrison Grimes, BYU
LS | 6’2″ | 235 lbs | 5th Year
Garrison Grimes Scouting Report
Garrison Grimes began his career at Baylor before transferring to BYU where he snapped for one of the top kickers in the nation in Will Ferrin. He is a well-rounded long snapper with good athletic traits and a motor that always runs hot.
Grimes is a 4 year starter who has produced in punt coverage, while also not being afraid to mix it up a little as a blocker. He was a stellar tight end and lacrosse player in high school, and you can see the athletic ability on the field. He has solid top end speed to get involved early in plays, and isn’t afraid to give a big hit. Grimes can occasionally leave his snaps a little high, but they’re plenty playable on punts or place kicks. He has excellent velocity on his snaps, with a vicious snap motion where you can tell he’s putting his all into it. Grimes was also a team captain for BYU and looked the part of a veteran leader.
Garrison Grimes Stats
45 games: 5 tackles
2. Tyler Duzansky, Penn State
P | 6’3″ | 229 lbs | 6th Year
Tyler Duzansky Scouting Report
Tyler Duzansky has everything you really need in a long snapper. After seeing some playing time as a redshirt freshman in 2022, Duzansky took over as a start in 2023 and never turned back. He was just about perfect as a snapper on both place kicks and punts throughout his career.
Duzansky has a wiry build and won’t be able to hold extended blocks, but that’s where the limitations end. He shows consistent accuracy, solid snap speed, and has avoided any major mistakes. He was voted one of five Team Captains for Penn State this past season, and is well respected within the locker room. He is also especially productive in punt coverage. When he doesn’t have to block, Duzansky shows good athletic ability off the line. He led all long snappers in college football in tackles as a sophomore, and has been a consistent cover guy since then, playing with a hot motor every play.
Tyler Duzansky Career Stats
49 games: 8 tackles
3. Beau Gardner, Georgia
LS | 6’5″ | 251 lbs | 6th Year
Beau Gardner Scouting Report
Beau Gardner was the winner of the Patrick Mannelly award in 2025, awarded to the nation’s best long snapper. After spending his first 4 seasons of college at UCLA, Gardner started every game over his two seasons at Georgia and played near perfect football.
Gardner is a big bodied snapper at 6’5” 250 pounds who plays with a strong base. He’s been incredibly consistent throughout his time with Georgia, and has been a significant part of Peyton Woodring’s development into an All-Conference kicker. You’ll see above average snap speed and a catchable ball every time out with Gardner, while showing persistent effort in coverage and having the size to lay a hit if needed.
Beau Gardner Stats
43 games: 1 tackle
4. Rocco Underwood, Florida
P | 6’3″ | 230 lbs | 5th Year
Rocco Underwood Scouting Report
Rocco Underwood was the surprise winner of the 2024 Patrick Mannelly award. I say “surprise” because unlike the other finalists, he actually did have a crucial mistake that season, leaving a snap short on a potential go-ahead field goal late in the 3rd quarter against #2 Georgia. Outside of that unfortunate play, Underwood had a great career for the Gators.
Underwood has a good build for the position and has football in his blood. He is cousins with two NFL punters (Tommy and Johnny Townsend), and the son of an All-American offensive lineman. He is a 4 year starter as a long snapper who is very active in the coverage unit. He generally has an accurate snap, especially on punts, and delivers the ball with above average velocity even by NFL standards. Teams will love his work ethic and ability to contribute in punt coverage, giving him a real shot at maintaining an NFL career.
Rocco Underwood Stats
49 games: 7 tackles
5. Luke Basso, Oregon
LS | 6’3″ | 236 lbs | 5th Year
Luke Basso Scouting Report
Luke Basso is a consistent, athletic snapper from Oregon who has been a full time starter since 2023. He’ll have a chance at the Senior Bowl to prove to NFL scouts that he has what it takes to have a long NFL career.
Basso was one of the top long snappers in the country out of high school according to Rubio Long Snapping, and it’s hard to argue with the results once he got on the field. The overall athletic ability is decent and has allowed Basso to make some coverage plays throughout his career. But for Basso, he’s a top long snapper specifically for the snaps. He has a very fast snap speed with a clean delivery and great placement. He gives a tight spiral and makes it an easy catch for his holder.
Luke Basso Stats
54 games: 4 tackles
Complete 2026 NFL Draft Long Snapper Rankings
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | AGE | HT | WT | 40YD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garrison Grimes | BYU | 5th | 6'2" | 236 | 4.81 |
| 2 | Tyler Duzansky | Penn State | 6th | 6'3" | 234 | 4.97 |
| 3 | Beau Gardner | Georgia | 6th | 6'5" | 249 | 5.01 |
| 4 | Rocco Underwood | Florida | 5th | 6'3" | 240 | 4.75 |
| 5 | Luke Basso | Oregon | 5th | 6'4" | 246 | 5.03 |
| 6 | Bryce Robinson | Virginia | 5th | 6'6" | 250 | 5.01 |
| 7 | Ben Mann | Boston College | 5th | 6'4" | 235 | 5.00 |
| 8 | Spencer Triplett | North Carolina | 6th | 6'2" | 231 | 5.22 |
| 9 | Mason Hutton | Boise State | 5th | 6'5" | 223 | 4.87 |
| 10 | John Ferlmann | Ohio State | 5th | 6'3" | 245 | |
| 11 | Xander Echols | Idaho | 5th | 6'0" | 235 | 5.23 |
| 12 | Kevin Gallic | Nebraska | 4th | 5'11" | 247 | 5.03 |
| 13 | Greg Tarr | Michigan | 6th | 6'0" | 229 | 5.16 |
| 14 | Hank Pepper | USC | 5th | 6'1" | 216 | 4.78 |
| 15 | Isaiah Hayse | Temple | 5th | 6'4" | 239 | 5.37 |
| 16 | Mark Langston | Indiana | 7th | 5'11" | 232 | |
| 17 | Lance St. Louis | Texas | 4th | 6'0" | 233 | 5.21 |
| 18 | Lane Hansen | Illinois | 5th | 5'11" | 232 | 4.96 |
| 19 | Mason Arnold | Florida State | 5th | 6'0" | 230 | 5.44 |
| 20 | Andrew McIlquham | UNLV | 5th | 6'1" | 227 | 5.14 |
| 21 | Philip Florenzo | Clemson | 5th | 6'1" | 241 | 5.08 |
| 22 | Byron Floyd | Youngstown State | 6th | 6'0" | 242 | |
| 23 | Brett Welsing | Drake | 4th | 6'2" | 240 | 5.04 |
| 24 | Jacob Graham | Texas A&M | 6th | 5'11" | 216 | |
| 25 | Dylan Calabrese | Illinois State | 6th | 6'1" | 248 | |
| 26 | Carson York | Wyoming | 4th | 6'0" | 218 | 4.70 |
| 27 | Liam Reardon | Northwestern | 6th | 6'1" | 230 | 4.82 |
| 28 | Curtis Cooper | Duke | 5th | 6'1" | 224 | 4.85 |
| 29 | Drew Clausen | Iowa State | 5th | 6'6" | 250 | |
| 30 | Kurt Chesney | Air Force | 4th | 5'11" | 208 | 4.62 |
| 31 | Jackson Lee | Florida Atlantic | 4th | 6'3" | 227 | 5.07 |
| 32 | Ashton Ngo | Arkansas | 5th | 5'11" | 242 | 4.72 |
| 33 | Ethan Gough | Maryland | 5th | 6'0" | 232 | 5.04 |
| 34 | Bryant Worrell | Iowa | 6th | 6'0" | 244 | 5.12 |
| 35 | Jacob Garza | Houston | 6th | 6'2" | 231 | 5.22 |
| 36 | Wesley Brown | Fresno State | 5th | 6'3" | 217 | 4.78 |
| 37 | Mason Olguin | Kansas State | 5th | 6'0" | 236 | 4.89 |
| 38 | Holden Caspersen | Clemson | 5th | 5'11" | 220 | 4.91 |
| 39 | Nick Levy | Wisconsin | 4th | 5'9" | 226 | 4.92 |
| 40 | Colby Garfield | Charlotte | 6th | 6'1" | 233 | 5.03 |
| 41 | Ethan Myers | Mississippi State | 5h | 6'0" | 217 | 5.19 |
| 42 | Triston O'Brien | East Carolina | 6th | 6'2" | 239 | 5.21 |
| 43 | Isaac Hatfield | UTSA | 5th | 6'1" | 245 | 5.20 |
| 44 | Reed Hughes | Auburn | 6th | 6'1" | 211 | 4.75 |
| 45 | Colton Peoples | Washington State | 4th | 6'3" | 229 | 5.18 |
| 46 | Ben Pratt | Central Michigan | 5th | 5'10" | 237 | 5.51 |
| 47 | Garret Cates | South Florida | 5th | 6'0" | 234 | 4.79 |
| 48 | Rex Robich | Western Kentucky | 5th | 6'3" | 209 | 5.20 |
| 49 | Tyler Rieger | Duquesne | 5th | 5'11" | 230 | |
| 50 | Grayson Pibal | Montana | 5th | 6'3" | 215 | |
| 51 | Jackson Wheeler | Georgia Southern | 6th | 6'2" | 236 | 5.01 |
| 52 | Shai Kochav | Louisville | 5th | 6'3" | 238 | 5.12 |
| 53 | Aidan Davenport | Oklahoma State | 6th | 6'2" | 230 | |
| 54 | Spencer Moore | Cal Poly | 5th | 6'2" | 224 | 5.09 |
| 55 | Gavin Lipkin | Southern Utah | 4th | 6'4" | 241 | 4.93 |
| 56 | Anthony Zaccaro | South Alabama | 5th | 6'1" | 237 | 5.25 |
| 57 | James Wade | Concordia-St. Paul | 5th | 6'2" | 250 | 5.12 |
| 58 | Jovoni Borbon | Massachusetts | 6th | 5'9" | 220 | 4.92 |
| 59 | Austin Turner | Texas State | 5th | 6'2" | 269 | |
| 60 | Will Halkyard | TCU | 6th | 6'3" | 225 | |
| 61 | David Neuberger | North Dakota | 4th | 5'11" | 220 | 5.09 |
| 62 | George Carlson | Bowling Green | 5th | 6'0" | 230 | |
| 63 | Alex McLaughlin | Kentucky | 5th | 5'9" | 240 | 5.22 |
| 64 | Logan Ketcham | James Madison | 4th | 6'0" | 220 | 5.05 |
| 65 | Hunter Sims | Louisiana | 5th | 6'1" | 221 | 5.18 |
| 66 | Collin Westfelt | Jacksonville State | 6th | 6'0" | 219 | |
| 67 | Carter Short | Ole Miss | 5th | 5'9" | 198 | |
| 68 | Alex Applefield | Samford | 6th | 5'10" | 210 | |
| 69 | Josh Hancock | UTEP | 6th | 5'9" | 192 | |
| 70 | Joe Laterza | Georgia State | 5th | 6'4" | 192 | 4.77 |
| 71 | Kaydon Olivia | South Dakota State | 5th | 5'11" | 220 | 5.26 |
| 72 | Will Cobb | Wake Forest | 6th | 5'9" | 222 | 5.26 |
| 73 | Avery Salerno | Arizona | 4th | 5'11" | 220 | 5.03 |
| 74 | Dillon Hein | Eastern New Mexico | 4th | 6'2" | 225 | |
| 75 | Judd Cunningham | SE Missouri State | 5th | 6'0" | 228 | |
| 76 | AJ Campos | San Jose State | 4th | 6'1" | 235 | |
| 77 | Will Berendzen | NW Missouri State | 4th | 5'11" | 213 | |
| 78 | Michael Donovan | Miami (FL) | 5th | 6'2" | 193 | |
| 79 | PJ Pollock | Susquehanna | 4th | 6'2" | 230 | |
| 80 | Carson Selee | Buffalo | 5th | 6'0" | 199 | 4.78 |
| 81 | Josiah Kennard | James Madison | 5th | 6'1" | 206 | |
| 82 | Collin Johnson | Ohio State | 4th | 6'1" | 227 | |
| 83 | Everett McLaughlin | Wingate | 5th | 6'2" | 195 | |
| 84 | Zach Zoglio | Maine | 5th | 5'10" | 218 | 5.28 |
| 85 | Austin Yeager | Dayton | 5th | 6'5" | 215 | |
| 86 | Jacob Dennis | Akron | 6th | 5'11" | 233 | 5.10 |
| 87 | Collin Haynes | Midwestern State | 5th | 6'3" | 225 | |
| 88 | Durham Harris | Vanderbilt | 6th | 5'7" | 196 | 5.14 |
| 89 | Bradley Murtaugh | Newberry | 4th | 5'11" | 241 | |
| 90 | Kameron Hawkins | Colorado | 6th | 5'9" | 236 | 5.55 |
| 91 | Owen Thornton | Middlebury | 4th | 5'11" | 205 | |
| 92 | Matthew Fadelli | San Jose State | 4th | 5'8" | 208 |
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Traits That Make a Long Snapper Prospect Great
Long snappers don’t get any attention from the average fan, but every team needs one that never makes a mistake. Snap speed, consistent accuracy, and coverage ability are among some of the most important factors when scouting the top long snapper draft prospects.
Some of the factors we consider when scouting are included below.
Snap Time
Snap time, the length of time from first movement until the holder or punter catches the ball, is constantly timed. If you’re able to consistently snap in the 0.65 second range, you’re giving your kicker or punter plenty of time to get their kick off before the defense gets to them.
Consistency
The other major trait for successful long snappers is consistent accuracy. You can’t have a single botched snap as a long snapper. If you ever miss, it better be by about 6″ or less, otherwise you failed to give your team a chance. If you make more than a mistake or two as a draft hopeful deep snapper, you likely won’t be getting another chance.
Tackling
Long snappers can be a valuable part of the punt coverage unit. While they don’t necessarily need to be elite athletes, having someone with decent movement skills and the ability to consistently complete tackles will give your special teams a boost.
Blocking
Blocking isn’t as important as you might think for long snappers because of the protections placed on them, but being able to hold your ground after a snap can make a difference.
2026 Long Snapper Draft Prospects FAQs
Who is the best long snapper in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Garrison Grimes of BYU is the most likely long snapper to be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Grimes has a very fast and consistent snap, good leadership, and enough athletic ability to consistently contribute in coverage.
How good is the long snapper draft class in 2026?
The 2026 long snapper class looks better than average. There are quite a few consistent, productive players who are bigger than we normally see. The additional size without sacrificing athleticism is a big advantage in punt coverage and blocking.
