When you think about a football team, the first thing that comes to mind are the position players, linemen and kickers. The last position mentioned is the long snappers.
The least publicized turn out to be the most important.
Welcome to the world of a long snapper. Kicks and punts don’t ever win games without someone to the holder and punter the ball – quickly and on target.
Back in the day, this is a position that was never taken seriously, but then a snap goes over the punter’s head and results in a safety or an opponent’s touchdown. A low snap that the holder must scoop off the ground, wasting valuable seconds and often resulting in something that does not end well.
No matter what game you attend, the focus is never on a long snapper until the focus is on a long snapper. They have become such an important part of the game.
While many who follow recruiting never pay attention to special teams, less focus on the long snapper – and whether you attend a showcase or a game – this is a position that is now more important than ever.
As we attend several showcase events, there is no getting around how much work goes into being a long snapper.
While we have so many in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, we bring you five today to keep an eye on with the 2024 season right around the corner:
2026 – Charlie Becker, 6-0, 205, Miami St. Brendan. LB/TE. In addition to being one of the best long snappers in the state, this is someone who also makes an impact as a hard-hitting linebacker and producer on offensive side of the ball.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16260331/Charlie-Becker
2025 – Chase Ortiz, 6-2, 205, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 4.8 GPA. Easily one of the best in the state and is considered a top prospect nationally. Has been fortunate to work with some quality special teams’ performers. Elite student in the classroom – which has opened doors for the five-time defending state champions.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18162752/Chase-Ortiz/about
2026 - Joshua Silverstein, 6-2, 285, Plantation American Heritage – 3.0 GPA. Has been around the process before he entered high school. Has long been viewed as one of the emerging stars. Made the move from Cardinal Gibbons and has settled in well for the Patriots.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/18387541/Joshua-Silverstein
2025 – Damani Spence, 5-7, 200, Davie Western. Made the move from Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy and is expected to be an important part of a program that has a chance to be very special in 2024.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16057796/Damani-Spence
2025 - Chase White, 6-4, 240, Miami Ransom Everglades – 3.45 GPA. OL. Another versatile talent, who not on excels in his craft as a long snapper but has given his team someone who gets it done on the line of scrimmage. He also has been impressive in the classroom.
TAPE: https://www.hudl.com/profile/16041779/Chase-White
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