The Patrick Mannelly Award recognizes the top long snapper in college football. Recently, the 2023 watchlist was revealed, which highlights some of the best in the nation. Alabama’s Kneeland Hibbett has been tabbed as a player to watch.
The award has only been around since 2019. However, despite only having four recipients at this point, Hibbett wouldn’t be the Crimson Tide’s first winner. In 2020, Alabama long snapper Thomas Fletcher won the award.
The unsung heroes of special teams, long snappers serve a crucial role in a team’s success, as they are overlooked if they are doing their job well. It is only when constant mistakes are made do fans learn the names of the long snappers. Perhaps to a certain extent the goal is to remain as anonymous as possible.
Mannelly Award ▶️ Best Long Snapper in College Football @KneelandHibbett pic.twitter.com/arnVpCOvJS
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) August 1, 2023
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Kneeland Hibbett as the 2023 college football season approaches.
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