Eastern Illinois’s steady snap specialist brings versatility and a blue-collar edge
Jefferson McKinnon is a redshirt sophomore long snapper for Eastern Illinois in the 2026 season, and his value is the kind that shows up when special teams are clean, consistent, and drama-free. He transferred in from Marist and has the background you want in a specialist: experience snapping in high school while also working on the offensive and defensive lines, which usually translates to toughness and reliability. He appeared in one game in 2025 on punt-team duties, and his fit is strongest for teams needing a sturdy, no-frills snapper with multi-phase football grit.
