Air Force’s steady LS1: Jake Helms is the special-teams lock you want
In the 2025 season, Jake Helms appeared in one game for Air Force, and as of the 2026 depth chart he is listed as the Falcons’ starting long snapper. He’s a classic special-teams differentiator: a 6-foot, 210-pound junior from Westlake High who has earned a starter’s role by being the guy coaches can trust when accuracy and timing matter most. The stat sheet won’t wow you here, but the fit is obvious—he looks like a reliable, low-drama, high-consistency piece for any team that values clean snaps and dependable operation.
