The NFL draft experience is much different for special teamers.
There’s only one spot per specialist position on a team, and if a front office and coaching staff has players they are satisfied with, they won’t draft another one.
And for long snappers, such as Matt Hembrough — a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly award for the top long snapper in college football and who worked out at OSU’s pro day on Wednesday — the road to the league contains more bumps.
The NFL combine only invites one long snapper, compared to the seven kickers and punters who attend the event.