Mike Schneck

Mike Schneck
Mike Schneck
Mike Schneck.jpg
Schneck with the Falcons in 2009
Position(s)
Long snapper
Jersey #(s)
46
Born August 4, 1977 (1977-08-04) (age 34)
Career information
Year(s) 19992009
College Wisconsin
Professional teams
Career stats
Games played 159
Tackles 25
Solo Tackles 20
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

Michael Louis Schneck (born August 4, 1977 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin) is a retired American football long snapper who most recently played for the Atlanta Falcons. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played collegiately at the University of Wisconsin.

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Early years

Schneck attended Whitefish Bay High School, where in addition to handling longsnapping duties, he was a two-time All-League linebacker and the team captain and the Team MVP as a senior.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Beginning in 1999, Schneck spent the first six years of his career as the Steelers' long snapper.

Buffalo Bills

He was signed as a free agent by the Bills in 2005. Schneck was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2005, alongside teammate Brian Moorman. He was released by the Bills during final cuts on September 1, 2007.

Atlanta Falcons

Schneck with the Falcons in November 2008.

On October 2, 2007, he signed with the Falcons. Schneck announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4, 2010.

Personal

Married to Amanda, and the two have a daughter, Kylie and sons, Joseph and Samuel.