69 Days to Purdue Football: John Bednar

Even long snappers need love.As I referenced on the profile for Grant Ellington, we're going to have a 3-way steel cage match this year for the starting long-snapper position. Ben Makowski was recruited for the spot, but he will have to beat today's player and Ellington for the job.

Valparaiso, IN (Valparaiso, IN)

6'2", 242 pounds

Long Snapper

2015 Projection: Possible Starter at Long Snapper

Bednar is a walk-on from Robbie Hummel's old high school in Valparaiso. According to a newsletter from his senior year of high school he was recruited by Indiana and offered a scholarship, but he saw the light and became a Boilermaker. He played offensive line and linebacker in high school but appears to…