Underwood Earns All-SEC Second-Team Nod
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | Football
The versatile long snapper emerged as one of the top specialists in the country in 2024.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gators long snapper Rocco Underwood has been named to the All-SEC second-team, the conference announced Tuesday. The all-conference teams were selected via a poll of the league's coaches.
The Lake Mary, Fla. Native has been the starting long snapper for the Gators each of the last three seasons. A six-foot-three, 228-pound former high school tight end, Underwood boasts more physicality than is typical for the position. In 2024, his uncharacteristic athleticism has allowed him to become a weapon in the field position battle to compliment Florida's Ray Guy Award semifinalist, Jeremy Crawshaw.
His connections with Crawshaw have led to an elite punting unit, with Crawshaw ranking 15th in the nation in average yards per punt, and eighth in net punt yards. Underwood himself has logged three tackles and a fumble recovery on punt return attempts, establishing himself as one of the most versatile specialists in the country
Underwood is currently one of three finalists for the 2024 Mannelly award, given to the best long snapper in the country.
The complete All-SEC first, second, and third teams can be found here.
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The Lake Mary, Fla. Native has been the starting long snapper for the Gators each of the last three seasons. A six-foot-three, 228-pound former high school tight end, Underwood boasts more physicality than is typical for the position. In 2024, his uncharacteristic athleticism has allowed him to become a weapon in the field position battle to compliment Florida's Ray Guy Award semifinalist, Jeremy Crawshaw.
His connections with Crawshaw have led to an elite punting unit, with Crawshaw ranking 15th in the nation in average yards per punt, and eighth in net punt yards. Underwood himself has logged three tackles and a fumble recovery on punt return attempts, establishing himself as one of the most versatile specialists in the country
Underwood is currently one of three finalists for the 2024 Mannelly award, given to the best long snapper in the country.
The complete All-SEC first, second, and third teams can be found here.
2025 FLORIDA FOOTBALL TICKETS
Deposits for 2025 season tickets are now being accepted here. Returning season ticket holders will receive an email in January inviting them to renew their season tickets and do not need to place a deposit.
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