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Alabama long snapper Kneeland Hibbett a semifinalist for Patrick Mannelly Award

Patrick Mannelly Award for top long snapper in the country names Alabama’s Kneeland Hibbett a semifinalist.

There is a good chance that this is the first time that you have heard Kneeland Hibbett’s name, but that is probably a good thing. The Alabama Crimson Tide long snapper has been sensational this year, and the only time his name would probably come up during a game is for a mistake, which fortunately has not happened yet.

For obvious reasons, the offense and defense get most of the credit for Alabama’s success, but the special teams unit has been a well-oiled machine all year long. As we get later into the season and the margins start to shrink, every small detail matters, and having a reliable special teams unit makes all of the difference in the world.

Hibbett has been one less thing for DeBoer and the staff to worry about and he is finally receiving the credit he deserves as he was named as a semi-finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award which goes to the nation’s top long snapper. The Award was first unveiled in 2019 with Notre Dame’s John Shannon winning the inaugural award.

The Crimson Tide do have one winner in program history as Thomas Fletcher brought home the award in 2020 during Alabama’s national title run. So, Hibbett’s could become the program’s second winner.

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Alabama long snapper Kneeland Hibbett named to Mannelly Award watchlist

Alabama long snapper Kneeland Hibbett was recently listed on the Mannelly Award watchlist. The award recognizes the top long snapper in college football.

Alabama Crimson Tide senior long snapper Kneeland Hibbett was recently listed on the Mannelly Award watchlist. The award recognizes the top long snapper in college football.

Hibbett has been Alabama’s starting long snapper since the start of the 2021 season. The native of Florence, Alabama has played in 42 games for the Crimson Tide over the last three seasons. In 2023, Hibbett received All-SEC recognition from coaches from within the conference.

Hibbett’s impact might not be as noticeable as others, but he has been a leader and a reliable asset for the Crimson Tide. It will be interesting to see if Hibbett does enough to receive the Mannelly Award following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season.

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Alabama long snapper Kneeland Hibbett named to Mannelly Award watchlist

Alabama’s Kneeland Hibbett has been tabbed as a long snapper to watch among the nation’s best.

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.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Kneeland Hibbett as the 2023 college football season approaches.

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