Oregon State’s battle-tested long snapper and special-teams steady hand
In the 2025 season, Dylan Black was Oregon State’s long snapper and made the preseason watch list for the Patrick Mannelly Award, underscoring his reputation as one of the nation’s top specialists[9]. He brings uncommon longevity, having played in every Beavers game from 2020-2023 and again appearing in 2025 after a 2024 cancer battle that sidelined him[15][11]. The biggest differentiator here is reliability under real pressure: Oregon State trusted him for years, and his story suggests toughness, composure, and leadership that matter far beyond snap accuracy[1][6].
