Cal’s reliable, zero-mistake long snapper with pro-level pedigree
In the 2024 season, David Bird was a steady force for California, handling long snapping duties in all 13 games without an errant snap and even adding two tackles; Cal listed him among its preseason third-team All-ACC specialists, and he was also on the 2025 Mannelly Award Watch List for the nation’s top snapper. He’s the kind of low-drama, high-trust specialist coaches love: consistent, experienced, and polished under pressure. If your team values hidden-yardage reliability and a proven snapper with NFL-style discipline, Bird absolutely fits the bill.
