Liam McCullough

Liam McCullough
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McCullough with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022
No. 49 – Atlanta Falcons
Position:Long snapper
Personal information
Born: (1997-06-05) June 5, 1997 (age 27)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Worthington Kilbourne (Columbus, Ohio)
College:Ohio State (2015–2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:34
Total tackles:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Liam McCullough (born June 5, 1997) is an American professional 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 two–star 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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight
6 ft 1+3⁄4 in
(1.87 m) 		237 lb
(108 kg)
Values from Pro Day[6]

Las Vegas Raiders (first stint)

McCullough signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 NFL draft.[1][7] McCullough was released as the Raiders cut their roster to 80 players on August 3, 2020.[8]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Seven days later, McCullough was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[9] He was released as part of final roster cuts on September 5, 2020.[10]

Las Vegas Raiders (second stint)

On January 6, 2021, McCullough rejoined the Raiders on a reserve/future contract.[11] He was waived on August 16, 2021.[12]

Atlanta Falcons

On April 26, 2022, McCullough signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[13]

He re-signed with the Falcons as an exclusive rights free agent on February 22, 2023.[14]

Personal life

McCullough is of Greek descent.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b Baird, Nathan (April 25, 2020). "Ohio State long snapper Liam McCullough to join Las Vegas Raiders as undrafted free agent: Report". Cleveland.com.
  2. ^ "Branden Bowen Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com.
  3. ^ "Liam McCullough 247". 247Sports.com.
  4. ^ "Liam McCullough Timeline". 247Sports.com.
  5. ^ Joseph, Miles (June 10, 2014). "Liam McCullough commits to Ohio State". Land-Grant Holy Land.
  6. ^ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Liam McCullough College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  7. ^ Anders, Andy (April 26, 2020). "FOOTBALL: LIAM MCCULLOUGH SIGNS WITH LAS VEGAS RAIDERS AS UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT". The Lantern.
  8. ^ Hope, Dan (August 3, 2020). "FORMER OHIO STATE LONG SNAPPER LIAM MCCULLOUGH WAIVED BY LAS VEGAS RAIDERS". Eleven Warriors.
  9. ^ Harrison, Phil (August 28, 2020). "Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Ohio State long snapper Liam McCullough". Buckeyes Wire.
  10. ^ "Steelers Make Cuts, Get To 53-Man Roster". CBS Pittsburgh. September 5, 2020.
  11. ^ "Raiders sign Liam McCullough to Reserve/Future contract". Raiders.com.
  12. ^ "Raiders make roster moves to reach 85-player limit". Raiders.com. August 16, 2021.
  13. ^ "Former Ohio State Long Snapper Liam McCullough Signs Contract with NFL Falcons". ElevenWarriors.com. June 26, 2022.
  14. ^ "Falcons re-sign Liam McCullough as an exclusive rights free agent". AtlantaFalcons.com. February 22, 2023.
  15. ^ "11 Falcons will wear decals representing heritage in Weeks 7–8". October 19, 2023.