From EKU Long Snapper to Assistant Linebackers Coach
Alex Cline is no longer an active player; he graduated from Eastern Kentucky University after serving as the Colonels' long snapper (LS) from 2022 through his redshirt sophomore season in 2024, and has transitioned into coaching as the Assistant Inside Linebackers Coach on EKU's 2025 football staff [2][3]. His differentiator is a rare dual identity: he mastered the high-pressure, precision role of long snapping—a position requiring intense focus and consistency under game-day stress—while quickly earning the trust of coaches to move behind the line as a staff member [2]. With a background as a Redshirt Sophomore from Simpsonville, KY, Cline brings firsthand player experience to his coaching, offering unique insights into linebacker mechanics and special teams intensity [3]. For a team seeking a coach who understands the mental toughness of special teams and can bridge the gap between player and staff, Cline is an excellent fit, though he is not available as an athlete.
