USC Long Snapper Damon Johnson Named Mannelly Award Finalist

Dec 22, 2020

USC senior long snapper Damon Johnson has been named a finalist for the 2020 Patrick Mannelly Award, given to the nation's top long snapper.

Joining Johnson as finalists are Thomas Fletcher of Alabama and Ryan Langan of Georgia Southern.

The winner will be named at a virtual award ceremony on Jan. 9, 2021.

The Award, presented by William Blair to benefit Bernie's Book Bank, is named after former NFL long snapper Patrick Mannelly.

Johnson is in his fourth season as USC's starting long snapper and has performed flawlessly. He was named to the 2020 Phil Steele pre-season All-American first team.

Honored to be a finalists for this award. Congrats to both Thomas and Ryan on their seasons. Excited for the future✌🏽 https://t.co/iuF6K8QMho

— Damon (@damon_james24) December 23, 2020