Name: James McGettigan
School: Muhlenberg College 
Position: LS
Height: 6-1
Weight: 230

Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season? 

A very important goal of mine was to be a leader and mentor to the underclassmen. The college years fly by so I wanted to show them how valuable and how to embrace being a college football player. Now that I am graduated, I hope they understand the roots of the program and how important it is to have a family like we do at Muhlenberg College. After my third year of college football I was honored to be a part of D3 All-American 3rd team. That being said, I set my goals high for my final collegiate season, to become a 1st team All-American. I fortunately was able to reach my goal.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

My coaches and teammates would say that I am an extremely hardworking individual on and off the field. In the weight room, coaches know I love to compete and drive my teammates to get stronger and work harder. My work ethic and drive is a huge part of my success as a football player.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

The small details and tendencies are most important when studying film. Seeing how opponents would block me at the snapper position gave me an advantage on what I could expect so I am able to get down the field quickly on punt coverage.

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position? 

Work ethic, accuracy, consistency and experience are what separates me from other pro prospects. I have been long snapping since my 4th grade CYO season and have had the opportunity to learn from my older brother who was also a long snapper. I have the size, strength and ability to be a professional long snapper and will compete for many years.

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

I have been lifting, running and focusing on snapping technique for preparation. I am headed to Arizona on February 17th for Coach Zauner’s college senior combine and can’t wait to perform with the best of the best long snappers in the nation.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

Being reliable at the long snapper position is one of the biggest traits. I will always be consistent and fulfill my important role to put more points on the board and help flip the field for the defense. As for off the field, being a leader is a huge strength I will bring by motivating and pushing my teammates to be the best possible. A core value from Muhlenberg that will stick with me forever is, “Championship climb”. It is the process of focusing on the moment and daily improvement. That being said, I will provide my teammates with daily improvement to get what we ultimately want, a championship.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

Once I am given the chance to snap professionally, I will be the hardest working individual and will prove that I have what it takes to be an NFL long snapper. My team will have a football player who will make an impact on special teams.