Tucker Addington

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Tucker Addington
No. 45 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Long snapper
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-16) July 16, 1997 (age 27)
New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Canyon (New Braunfels)
College: Sam Houston State (2016–2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2023
Games played:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tucker Addington (born July 16, 1997) is an American professional football long snapper for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Sam Houston State and spent two years out of football before being selected in the 2022 USFL draft by the Houston Gamblers, where he played one season. Addington has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Commanders.

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Early life and education

Addington was born on July 16, 1997, in New Braunfels, Texas. [1] He attended Canyon High School, playing two years as a starter on the football team and recording 137 all-purpose yards. [2] He appeared in six games as a senior, and also participated in the discus throw. [2] Addington began attending Sam Houston State University in 2016, and earned the starting long snapper role as a true freshman, appearing in a total of 11 games. [2] He recorded two tackles and one fumble recovery that season. [2]

As a sophomore, Addington appeared in all 14 games, helping Sam Houston State to a 12–2 record and a playoff berth. [2] [3] In his junior season, he played 11 games and recorded three tackles, two of which were solo. [2] As a senior, he helped them compile a record of 7–5 while appearing in all 12 games and recording three tackles and one fumble recovered. [2] [4]

Addington is an alumnus of the Texas Long Snapping organization, and while attending it posted the fastest snapping speed of any player there (.65); he was later inducted into their Hall of Honor. [5] From 2020 to 2021, while a free agent in professional football, Addington served as an assistant coach with the organization. [6]

Professional career

Addington went unselected in the 2020 NFL draft and spent the following two seasons out of professional football, working at the Texas Long Snapping camp. [6]

Houston Gamblers

In 2022, he was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 USFL supplemental draft by the Houston Gamblers. [7] He appeared in all ten of their games, as the Gamblers compiled a 3–7 record and placed fourth in their division. [8] [9]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 4, 2022, Addington was signed along with Matt Overton to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys, to compete for the long snapping position, following an injury to Jake McQuaide. [10] [11] Overton won the job and Addington was released on October 11. [12] [13]

New England Patriots

On December 14, 2022, Addington was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots after Joe Cardona was listed on the injury report. [14] On December 23, he was signed to the active roster after Cardona was placed on injured reserve. [15] He made his debut in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals. [1] Addington played in a total of three games for the Patriots in 2022. [1] He was waived on August 15, 2023. [16]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Addington was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 20, 2023, after releasing long snapper Carson Tinker. [17] He was waived on August 29. [18]

Washington Commanders

On December 19, 2023, Addington signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad. [19] He was signed to the active roster on December 30, 2023, [20] and was released on April 15, 2024. [21]

New England Patriots (second stint)

On August 5, 2024, Addington signed with the New England Patriots. [22] He was released on August 26, 2024. [23] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 11, following an injury to Joe Cardona. [24] He was released on October 22.

Miami Dolphins

On November 5, 2024, Addington was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. [25] He was released on November 25. [26]

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

On December 3, 2024, Addington signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad. [27]

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