If he had a bad snap in college, no one remembers it. The Texas Christian snapper is being talked about as one of the best to come out of college in a decade.Īnd in a class without a surefire kicker or punter that is expected to break the top four rounds, Gresham is the most intriguing special teams player to watch for in this week’s draft - if not until late Saturday morning. Most sign on as undrafted free agents.Ĭlint Gresham might be one of the rare ones. But rare is the snapper that teams deem worthy of a draft pick. The highest a true long snapper has been drafted was Ryan Pontbriand by Cleveland in the fifth round in 2003.Ī consistent and effective snapper for punts and kicks is a precious commodity. Nick Canepa: What the Chargers might want to considerĪbout one-third of the long snappers in the NFL were drafted, some as players at different positions before making the move.Tim Sullivan: A lesson in NFL draft economics: Aim low.Offensive linemen: Okung’s wait about to pay off.Tight ends: Health questions haunt Gronkowski. Wide receivers: Bryant’s risk puts reward in doubt.Quarterbacks: Oklahoma’s Bradford looks like top pick.Defensive tackles: Suh says footwork gives him a leg up.Defensive ends: Jury’s still out on South Florida’s Pierre-Paul.Linebackers: TCU’s Hughes: good shot at first round.Redrafted draft may be full of surprises.Cornerbacks: Haden has been a dream on defense.Special teams: Long snapper in rare position of being taken.2 early picks raise Bolts' expectations.After ho-hum drafts, Smith needs impact players.25Ģ010 NFL Draft Preview U-T's Kevin Acee covers the draft Surprise! Broncos trade up, take Tebow at No.Bradford, Tebow and the Big 12 lead NFL draft.Nick Canepa: Big move up, big gamble, big pressure on rookie RB.Chargers choice Mathews a lot like his idol LT.Top pick Mathews introduced at Chargers Park.Chargers trade up, tab Washington LB Butler.Read between lines to see Bolts’ message to LT.Mom's sacrifices, work through hard times pay off for Mathews.Pick-by-pick recap: Day 3 of the NFL Draft.Strong and consistent, and a good tackler. Could get drafted as project or be a priority free agent.Ĭlint Gresham, TCU | 6-3, 236: Was the only long snapper invited to the Combine. Zoltan Mesko, Michigan | 6-5, 240: Has trouble with directional kicking, but leg strength and touch inside the 20 will likely get him drafted.īrent Bowden, Virginia Tech | 6-3, 202: Placed 72 punts inside 20-yard line over three seasons. He made an NCAA playoff-record 64-yarder in the opening round of the Division II playoffs. Garrett Lindholm, Tarleton State | 5-8, 185: He impressed at North Texas’ Pro Day, making a number of long kicks. A late-round pick with a big leg and good potential. Could go as early as the fourth round but also could last until the seventh.Īaron Pettrey, Ohio State | 6-1, 202: Suffered torn MCL making a block but returned for the Rose Bowl, where he made a 45-yarder. Leigh Tiffin, Alabama | 6-1, 210: Most prolific kicker in Crimson Tide history but has never had to make a pressure kick.
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