Oregon State's Dylan Black Named Among College Football's Best Long Snappers

Sep 16, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers long snapper Dylan Black (48) warms up before the game against the San Diego State Aztecs at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports | Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Sixth-year senior Dylan Black was tagged this week as one of the best long snappers in college football.

The Patrick Mannelly Award was established six years ago to honor the nation's top long snapper. Mannerly was one of the 30 long snappers named to the award's preseason watch list. In addition to snapping, Black made three tackles for the Beavers on special teams in 2023.

All of us at The Patrick Mannelly Award are proud to announce the 2024 Watchlist for the top FBS college Long Snapper!

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— The Patrick Mannelly Long Snapper Award (@MannellyAward) July 29, 2024

"The Patrick Mannelly Award presented by Zebra Technologies is a vehicle through which football’s unsung workhorses can finally bask in the warm glow of appreciation. Now we celebrate the best Long Snappers in college football. And in doing so, we honor the Long Snapper in all of us."
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In 2023, the award went to Joe Shimko, current Arizona Cardinal and former North Carolina Tar Heel.

Ten semifinalists for the award will be announced on November 11, and then the list will be cut to three finalists on November 25. The winner of the 2024 award will be selected on December 14.

Black and the Beavers have begun fall camp this week in preparation for the August 31 opener against Idaho State.