Mike Schneck

Mike Schneck

Schneck with the Atlanta Falcons in 2008
No. 54, 46
Position:	Long snapper
Personal information
Born:	(1977-08-04) August 4, 1977 Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:	Whitefish Bay
College:	Wisconsin
Undrafted:	1999
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (1999–2004) Buffalo Bills (2005–2006) Atlanta Falcons (2007–2009)
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (2005)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 159 Total tackles: 20 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Louis Schneck (born August 4, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a long snapper for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1999, and also played for the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons.

Early life

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.

Professional career

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

Schneck in 2009

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 first born, Joseph, second, Kylie, and third, Sam. They also have two dogs named Mocha and Twinkie.

External links

Media related to Mike Schneck at Wikimedia Commons