We have broken down the top 10 players at each of the offensive and defensive positions, along with kickers/punters. Now we turn to the long snappers, a key special-teams position that gets the ball to punters and holders. Here are The Republic's Top 10 entering the 2026 season. Readers can vote in our poll below for the player they think should be No. 1 at the position. Print readers can find the poll with this story online at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools.
The Republic's top 10 HS long snappers
1. Braylon Logan, Phoenix Sandra Day O'Connor, 6-4, 230, Sr.
He also plays on the offensive line, but long snapping is in his future. He has committed to the University of Washington to be a long snapper. He is ranked as the third-best long snapper in the nation in the 2027 class by Kohl's.
2. Brody Wolfenden, Phoenix Brophy Prep, 6-0, 185, Sr.: He has committed to Air Force. He is ranked 11th in the nation in the '27 class by Kohl's.
3. Owen Swirczynski, Cave Creek Cactus Shadows, 5-9, 180, Sr.: He has committed to Montana. He is ranked 12th in the country in his class by Kohl's.
4. Owen Rossman, Phoenix Horizon, 5-11, 185, Sr.: An Arizona commit, he ranks 30th in the country in his class by Kohl's.
5. Michael Mody, ALA West Foothills, 6-1, 220, Sr.: One of the top long snappers in the country, he has speed and gets downfield fast on punts. His laser snaps are always on target.
6. Nathan Cummings, Chandler Hamilton, 6-1, 180, Jr.: He ranks sixth in the 2028 class nationally. Has power on his snaps. Very accurate.
7. Rosten Wood, Mesa Red Mountain, 5-11, 190, Sr.: Great control on his snaps. He performed well in the 2026 Kohl's Spring Western Showcase.
8. Maximus Collins, Tucson Salpointe Catholic, 6-0, 180, Sr.: Has developed into one of the best long snappers in the West with improved mechanics. Snaps a quick, tight spiral.
9. Vincent Lauria, Gilbert Highland, 5-10, 185: Shows consistent control on his snaps. Regarded as one of the top 2028 long snappers in the country.
10. Blake Batschelet, Brophy Prep, 5-9, 160, So.: Kohl's ranks this sophomore as the fourth-best long snapper in the country in the 2029 class. He has consistently topped out well at multiple camps.
Richard Obert has been covering high school sports since the 1980s for The Arizona Republic. Catch the best high school sports coverage in the state. Sign up for Azcentral Preps Now. And be sure to subscribe to our daily sports newsletters so you don't miss a thing. To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.com or 602-316-8827. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter:@azc_obert
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