Reliable snapper with upside and a pro-style frame
Nolan Akins entered college as a 2025 SMU long snapper and appeared in two games in the 2025 season before redshirting, giving the Mustangs a young specialist with room to grow. He has been praised for a smooth, efficient snapping motion, powerful hands, strong form, and a frame built for special-teams durability, with one long-snapping evaluation noting “zero wasted movement” and college-level ball potential. That combination makes him a useful fit for teams that value consistency, technique, and upside in a low-drama, high-precision role.
