In the world of long snapping, the best players are the ones you never hear about. Tyler Duzansky broke that rule in 2025—not by making mistakes, but by being so perfect he demanded recognition.
The Perfectionist
Duzansky served as Penn State’s primary long snapper for 41 consecutive games. In that span, he delivered:
- Bad Snaps: 0
- Blocked Kicks (Snap-Related): 0
- Tackles: 4 (Elite for a specialist)
Analysis: The Shrine Bowl Invite
Duzansky’s consistency was rewarded with an invitation to the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl, a key evaluator for NFL specialists.
- The Accolade: He was one of three finalists for the Patrick Mannelly Award, given to the nation’s top long snapper.
- NFL Outlook: Duzansky frames the ball with NFL velocity (0.68s snap time). He is projected to be the first long snapper drafted in 2026 or a high-priority free agent.
Legacy
Following in the footsteps of former Penn State long snappers like Chris Stoll (Seattle Seahawks), Duzansky upheld the program’s reputation as “Specialist U.”