Dayton’s reliable backup snapper who’s been ready when called
Thomas Thakady is a 6'5", 205-pound long snapper for Dayton whose value is in trust, readiness, and special-teams steadiness rather than box-score flash. In 2026, Dayton said he has been “ready and on call” the last two seasons backing up All-Conference snapper Austin Yeager, which is exactly the kind of low-drama, high-dependability profile coaches love[1]. He entered Dayton as a linebacker with a strong high-school résumé, then transitioned into a specialist role, suggesting toughness, adaptability, and team-first buy-in[1][2]. If your team needs a calm, prepared snapper who can slot into a special-teams room without fuss, he looks like a very sensible fit[1][2].
