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47 Days to Purdue Football: Jeff Marks & Ben Makowski

Starting Long Snapper Day is always a special day around here. Purdue long snappers past and present gather to fete the incumbent. This year is slightly different. First, the starting longsnapper shares his number with another player. Second, our current long snapper has actually caught a pass, making him one of the most accomplished in our history.

Osceola, IN (Penn HS)

6’2”, 250 pounds

Long Snapper

2018 Projection: Starting Long Snapper

Makowski is the most experienced starter on the entire roster. He was the starter from day 1 as a true freshman in 2015 and has not missed a play since.