Liam McCullough explained

Liam McCullough
Current Team:Atlanta Falcons
Number:49
Position:Long snapper
Birth Date:5 June 1997
Birth Place:Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:247
High School:Worthington Kilbourne (Columbus, Ohio)
College:Ohio State (2015–2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:34
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:6
Pfr:McCuLi00

Liam McCullough (born June 5, 1997) is an American football long snapper for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Las Vegas Raiders after the 2020 NFL draft.[1]

College career

McCullough was ranked as a twostar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[2] He committed to Ohio State on June 10, 2014, after Ohio State offered a full scholarship.[3] [4] [5]

Professional career

Las Vegas Raiders

McCullough signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 NFL draft.[6] McCullough was released as the Raiders cut their roster to 80 players on August 3, 2020.[7]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Seven days later, McCullough was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[8] He was released as part of final roster cuts on September 5, 2020.[9]

Las Vegas Raiders (second stint)

On January 6, 2021, McCullough rejoined the Raiders on a reserve/future contract.[10] He was waived on August 16, 2021.[11]

Atlanta Falcons

On April 26, 2022, McCullough signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[12]

He re-signed with the Falcons as an exclusive rights free agent on February 22, 2023.[13]

Personal life

McCullough is of Greek descent.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baird . Nathan . April 25, 2020 . Ohio State long snapper Liam McCullough to join Las Vegas Raiders as undrafted free agent: Report . Cleveland.com.
  2. Web site: Branden Bowen Recruiting Profile . 247Sports.com.
  3. Web site: Liam McCullough 247 . 247Sports.com.
  4. Web site: Liam McCullough Timeline . 247Sports.com.
  5. Web site: Joseph . Miles . June 10, 2014 . Liam McCullough commits to Ohio State . Land-Grant Holy Land.
  6. Web site: Anders . Andy . April 26, 2020 . FOOTBALL: LIAM MCCULLOUGH SIGNS WITH LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AS UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT . The Lantern.
  7. Web site: Hope . Dan . August 3, 2020 . FORMER OHIO STATE LONG SNAPPER LIAM MCCULLOUGH WAIVED BY LAS VEGAS RAIDERS . Eleven Warriors.
  8. Web site: Harrison . Phil . August 28, 2020 . Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Ohio State long snapper Liam McCullough . Buckeyes Wire.
  9. Web site: September 5, 2020 . Steelers Make Cuts, Get To 53-Man Roster . CBS Pittsburgh.
  10. Web site: Raiders sign Liam McCullough to Reserve/Future contract . Raiders.com.
  11. Web site: August 16, 2021 . Raiders make roster moves to reach 85-player limit . Raiders.com.
  12. Web site: June 26, 2022 . Former Ohio State Long Snapper Liam McCullough Signs Contract with NFL Falcons . ElevenWarriors.com.
  13. Web site: February 22, 2023 . Falcons re-sign Liam McCullough as an exclusive rights free agent . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  14. Web site: October 19, 2023 . 11 Falcons will wear decals representing heritage in Weeks 7–8 .