Meet the 2020 TOP 12 Members
Luke Basso
State: Oregon
Class: 2021
Height: 6’2
Weight: 215
Top 5 College Choices:
Hobbies: Going outdoors, spending time on the lake with friends, long car rides & listening to music
Favorite Movie: Water Boy
Favorite Food: Alfredo Pasta
Favorite Motivational Quote: “What we think, we become”
Tyler Duzansky
State: Illinois
Class: 2021
Height: 6’4
Weight: 210
Top 5 College Choices:
Hobbies: Working out & Baseball
Favorite Movie: Lone Survivor
Favorite Food: Steak & Potatoes
Favorite Motivational Quote: “If it is important to you, you will find a way; if not, you will find an excuse.”
Xander Echols
State: Alabama
Class: 2021
Height: 6’1
Weight: 195
Top 5 College Choices:
- University of Alabama Birmingham
- University of Alabama
- University of Georgia
- Clemson
- Florida State
Hobbies: I like to work with and mentor up and coming student athlete’s, church group activities and car shows with my 1979 Z-28.
Favorite Movie: 2002 Action/Adventure movie XXX with Vin Diesel. I was named after his character Xander Cage.
Favorite Food: Filet, shrimp and pasta!
Favorite Motivational Quote: “For I know the plans I have for you, “ declares the Lord, “ plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country?
- Gods blessing!
- Game film snap count from 9th grade to 10-12-20! Words can be mixed, film don’t lie. I would really like to know how this compares to other High School Long Snappers. (177 Punt Snaps – 1 uncatchable (High), 100 PAT Snaps -1 spiraled through the holder’s hands in the rain. Holder admitted fault but I’ll take it. I could have slowed down the snap due to rain ? , 18 FG Snaps, 295 Total Snaps. ( 99.32 accuracy % )
John Ferlmann
State: Arizona
Class: 2021
Height: 6’3
Weight: 230
Top 5 College Choices:
- Arizona State University
- Air Force
- Texas Tech
- Notre Dame
- Clemson
Hobbies: Writing lyrics, basketball, and exercising
Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Motivational Quote: “You’ve Gotta Pay the Price” Vince Lombardi
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country? I’m a long snapper and a football player. I’m physical, athletic, and have the perfect mentality to succeed under pressure. I snap a fast ball, get down the field, and make plays.
What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know? I am a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence, an organization that provides services dogs to people with disabilities completely free of charge.
JT Greep
State: California
Class: 2021
Height: 6’1
Weight: 220
Top 5 College Choices:
- USC
- Navy
- Colorado
- Army
- Baylor
Hobbies: Fishing and Golfing
Favorite Movie: Rudy
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Motivational Quote: “Those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail”
Jackson Knotts
State: Florida
Class: 2021
Height: 6’1
Weight: 185
Top 5 College Choices:
- Mississippi State
- Ole Miss
- Memphis
- Southern Miss
- Coastal Carolina
Favorite Movie: Star Wars: Rogue One
Favorite Food: Shrimp
Favorite Motivational Quote: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
Shai Kochav
State: Florida
Class: 2021
Height: 6’4
Weight: 225
Top 5 College Choices:
- Army
- LSU
- Rice
- Cincinnati
- Stetson
Hobbies: Playing basketball, car racing and Tae Kwon Do
Favorite Movie: Ford vs. Ferrari
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Motivational Quote: “Life is a game, play to win”
Alex McLaughlin
State: North Carolina
Class: 2021
Height: 5’11
Weight: 225
Top 5 College Choices:
- Texas
- North Carolina
- Georgia Tech
- South Carolina
- NC State
Hobbies: Hanging with friends, Listening to music, playing pickup basketball
Favorite Movie: Batman Dark Knight Rises
Favorite Food: New York strip steak
Favorite Motivational Quote: “The longer it takes to happen, the more you’ll appreciate it when it finally does.” Inky Johnson
Austin Turner
State: North Carolina
Class: 2021
Height: 6’3
Weight: 235
Hobbies: Fishing, hunting & golf
Favorite Movie: Bright
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Motivational Quote: “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Rocco Underwood
State: Florida
Class: 2021
Height: 6’4
Weight: 225
Top 5 College Choices:
Hobbies: Gold & fishing
Favorite Movie: Remember The Titans
Favorite Food: Hamburgers, pasta & pizza
Favorite Motivational Quote: “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching”
Kyle Vaccarella
State: Connecticut
Class: 2021
Height: 6’3
Weight: 240
Top 5 College Choices:
- Michigan
- Penn State
- Mississippi State
- Alabama
- USC
Hobbies: Snapping a ball, skiing, boating, traveling
Favorite Movie: The Blind Side
Favorite Food: Pasta Carbonara
Favorite Motivational Quote: “Some people want it to happen, some people wish it would happen, others make it happen” – Michael Jordan
Jonathan Washburn
State: Georgia
Class: 2021
Height: 6’2
Weight: 225
Top 5 College Choices:
Hobbies: Guitar, Madden 21, Golfing & Sleeping
Favorite Movie: The Irishman
Favorite Food: Trout
Favorite Motivational Quote: Psalms 56:4 “In God, who’s word I praise, in God I trust; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country? My passion and determination along with my competitiveness and desire to be great.
What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know? I’ve been to nine countries.
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