Connor Dougherty on the field
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MTSU Blue Raiders · Long Snapper · Franklin, TN

Connor
Dougherty.

Four seasons. One school. A career built on precision, leadership, and the conviction that every detail matters. Long Snapper at Middle Tennessee State — and now building what comes next.

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9+
Years in Football
4
Seasons at MTSU
SAAC
Student Advisory Committee
Chair
Mental Health Board — Athletes

01 — About

The Man Behind
the Snap.

I'm Connor Dougherty — a Long Snapper at Middle Tennessee State University, a leader who shows up every day, and someone who cares deeply about the people around him.

Long snapping is an invisible position. Nobody cheers your name when the snap is clean. But when it isn't, everything falls apart. I've built my career embracing that pressure — because I thrive in the details that other people overlook.

I grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, with two brothers and a love of sports that was always bigger than me. I started playing football in the 6th grade and was hooked from day one. When I broke my leg sophomore year of high school, I discovered long snapping — and found something I was truly built for.

Four seasons at MTSU. In today's era of constant transfers, that kind of consistency means something. I committed to this program and these people — and I showed up.

Off the field, I serve on the Leadership Council, sit on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and chair the Mental Health Board for Athletes at MTSU. Because taking care of your teammates doesn't stop when the whistle blows.

Connor Dougherty — Media Day
"Football has taught me that you're going to fail — but you've got to get up and try again."
Position Long Snapper
School MTSU
Hometown Franklin, TN
Role — Team Leadership Council
Role — Campus SAAC
Role — Board Mental Health Chair
Teammates Say Caring · Passionate · Hard
Available For NIL · Coaching · Business

02 — Story

How I Got Here.

I
The Beginning
Franklin, Tennessee
Grew up with two brothers in Franklin, TN. Sports were the language of the house. From the moment I could compete, I was in.
II
The Spark
First Practice. Instant Love.
Started football in the 6th grade and fell in love immediately. The game clicked in a way nothing else had — and it never stopped clicking.
III
The Turn
Broken Leg. Found My Position.
Broke my leg sophomore year of high school. While healing, I discovered long snapping — every tiny detail, every rep. I became obsessed, and it became mine.
IV
The Offer
First Offer. Chose MTSU.
Received my first college offer in January after my senior season. I knew quickly that MTSU was where I belonged — and I've honored that choice every day since.
V
The Present
Leader. Builder. What's Next.
Four seasons. Leadership Council. SAAC. Chair of the Mental Health Board. Now preparing to take everything football taught me into the business world.
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Next Chapter
The World Hasn't Seen It Yet.
The same detail-obsessed, team-first, never-quit mindset that drove every snap of my career is now going into building my brand and my future.
Connor kneeling in prayer
Connor speaking at the mic

03 — Highlights

Watch the Work.

Every punt. Every field goal. Every extra point. The long snap happens in under a second — and it has to be perfect every time. Here's the evidence.

Connor snapping
Game Snap
Connor snap sideline view
Sideline Snap
Connor on the field at Wisconsin
On the Field
Connor post snap follow-through
Post Snap
Connor helmet chinstrap
Game Ready
Practice Snap · 2025
Snap Technique · 2025

04 — Contact

Let's Connect.

Whether you're a brand looking for an authentic partner, someone who needs a dedicated coach, a future employer, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.

NIL Partnerships Brand Deals Coaching Business Speaking Press
I want people to see my name and feel that they're dealing with someone who genuinely cares about everything he does.
— Connor Dougherty
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