Mike Schneck
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Atlanta Falcons — No. 46 | |
Long snapper | |
Date of birth: August 4, 1977 | |
Place of birth: Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin | |
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 237 lb (108 kg) |
National Football League debut | |
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1999 for the Pittsburgh Steelers | |
Career history | |
College: Wisconsin | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
Stats at NFL.com |
Michael Louis Schneck (born August 4, 1977 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin) is an American football long snapper who currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played collegiately at the University of Wisconsin.
[edit] High School 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.
[edit] NFL
Beginning in 1999, Schneck spent the first six years of his career as the Steelers' long snapper. 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. On October 2, 2007, he signed with the Falcons.