Long snapper

A long snapper (91, foreground) practicing field goal snaps with his position coach (background)
Diagram of a punt formation, the long snapper is indicated by the blue "DS"
In the traditional or "cup" punt formation, the long snapper is the center of the interior line (#58 in blue)
Traditional field goal formation with the long snapper in the center

In gridiron football, the long snapper (or deep snapper) is a center on special teams whose duty is to snap the football over a longer distance, typically around 15 yards during punts, and 7–8 yards during field goals and conversion attempts.