Hayes Hammond brings veteran stability to Mississippi State’s special teams
Hayes Hammond is a proven, high-reliability long snapper for Mississippi State, serving as the Bulldogs’ primary snapper for four seasons and appearing in 49 career games by 2024[1][5]. A former walk-on who earned a scholarship, he also carried strong off-field value with academic honors and leadership roles, including SEC Football Leadership Council representation[5][10]. For a team, the appeal is simple: steady experience, low-drama execution, and special-teams continuity—the kind of unglamorous but absolutely essential piece that makes coaches sleep better on Saturday nights[2][5].
