Name Mike Schneck Games played: 159 Career start 1998 | Undrafted: 1999 Weight 112 kg Height 1.83 m | |
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Date of birth: (1977-08-04) August 4, 1977 (age 38) Education University of Wisconsin-Madison | ||
Mike Schneck: Football Long Snapper
Michael Louis Schneck (born August 4, 1977) is a former American football long snapper who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons. He played college football for the University of Wisconsin. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1999, and also played for the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons.
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- Mike Schneck Football Long Snapper
- Early years
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Buffalo Bills
- Atlanta Falcons
- Personal
- References
Early years
Schneck attended Whitefish Bay High School, where in addition to handling longsnapping duties, he was a two-time All-League linebacker and the team captain and the Team MVP as a senior.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Beginning in 1999, Schneck spent the first six years of his career as the Steelers' long snapper.
Buffalo Bills
He was signed as a free agent by the Bills in 2005. Schneck was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2005, alongside teammate Brian Moorman. He was released by the Bills during final cuts on September 1, 2007.
Atlanta Falcons
On October 2, 2007, he signed with the Falcons. Schneck announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4, 2010.
Personal
Married to Amanda, and the two have a daughter, Kylie and sons, Joseph and Samuel.