Long snapper no longer at risk of getting run over by defensive lineman. 225 pounds isn't small, but the average lineman in the enepel weighs more than 300 pounds. When mckay says a smaller long snapper will be a better cover, that means he's more athletic and able to run down field faster on a punt. A 300 pounder can't do thati was a bigger snapper. I mean, i played at two 75 my first few years in the league. And that is, well, i'd like him to introduce himself. Yes. So my name is louis philippe ladrusard. We didn't design it. Were i know we