Yale’s Steady Snap Anchor: Joey Fortner Has Locked Down Special Teams
In the 2025 season, Joey Fortner was Yale’s starting long snapper in all 12 games, and Yale credited him with helping stabilize special teams after stepping out from behind veteran Ben Mann[1][2]. He was already viewed as a strong snap prospect in high school, ranked No. 11 nationally by Kohl’s Kicking, and Yale’s staff and teammates have described his practice performance as reliable and confident[1][3]. If you need a calm, consistent specialist who does the unglamorous work at a high level, Fortner looks like a smart fit.
