GET TO KNOW:
Get to know Bengals long snapper, William Wagner (@Williamwagner55). The Michigan National Champion is entering year 1 in the NFL after being signed as an undrafted free agent this spring, and will be competing for the starting job.
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“When I did my rankings on long snappers, I had him up there.” 🤣
Zac Taylor talked about William Wagner after today’s rookie minicamp.
Wagner was regarded as the top long snapper in this year’s draft class, and signed an undrafted FA deal with the Bengals.
“That’s a great competition for us to have.”
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University of Michigan Graduate - December 2025
Transfer Portal Long Snapper
3 Years of Eligibility Remaining
(available to transfer following the 2025 season)
6’3” | 235lbs | GPA: 3.76
We are proud to welcome Bradford Banta as a special consultant to the Founders of The Patrick Mannelly Award!
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Banta played for the Colts, Jets, Lions and Bills. He coached in the NFL for 11 seasons and five in college!
Special teams matter! It was all coincidence but I got a chance to meet and talk with @UMichFootball LS William Wagner (@Williamwagner55) during our flight to Mobile for the @seniorbowl. Here's some of the things we discussed early this morning!
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Meet our 3rd @MannellyAward finalist! 🏈 @Williamwagner55 helped @UMichFootball win 3 Big Ten titles & a National Championship, snapping for award-winning kickers. With a Mechanical Engineering degree, he’s now pursuing a master’s in Manufacturing Engineering!