
Richie Bruder brings blue-collar snap reliability to Ole Miss
In the 2026 season, freshman long snapper Richie Bruder enters Ole Miss as a non-scholarship specialist with a strong frame, steady snapping speed, and the kind of footwork coaches love in coverage-trace players. His evaluated strengths include consistent sub-.75-second 15-yard snap times, quick lateral movement, and a lacrosse-honed burst that shows up in agility and control. He also has a reputation as a leader and competitor, which matters a lot at a hidden-but-crucial position where one shaky snap can wreck a drive. He looks like a solid fit if the Rebels want dependable, low-drama special teams execution.





