Louisville’s Elite Scholarship Long Snapper & Patrick Mannelly Watch List Star
Shai Kochav (LS, #48) is Louisville’s only scholarship special teams player and a former walk-on who has excelled without regression in his final 2025 season, earning a spot on the 2025 Patrick Mannelly Preseason Watch List. As a Redshirt Senior transferred from Arkansas State, he brings elite consistency, high intensity, and a resilient personality forged through overcoming early career doubts. With no known injury history and a reputation for clutch performance during coin-toss walk-outs and game-day card marches, Kochav is a perfect fit for teams needing a reliable, battle-tested long snapper who elevates special teams with professionalism and grit.
