Jake McQuaide explained

Jake McQuaide
Position:Long snapper
Birth Date:1987 12, mf=y
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:235
High School:Elder (Cincinnati, Ohio)
College:Ohio State (2006–2010)
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:190
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:11
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Highlights:
Pfr:McQuJa00

Jacob McQuaide (born December 7, 1987) is an American football long snapper who is a free agent. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2011. McQuaide played college football at Ohio State.

Early life

McQuaide attended Elder High School. As a sophomore, he contributed to the football team winning an OHSAA State Championship. As a senior, he had 10 receptions for 125 yards at tight end. He also lettered in basketball.[1]

He walked-on at Ohio State University. As a redshirt freshman, he was rotated in the first seven games at long snapper, along with seniors Dimitrios Makridis and Jackson Haas. He was removed from the rotation the rest of the season because of inconsistency issues and did not play in the last 6 contests.[1]

As a sophomore, he was named the team's long snapper for punts and placement kicks, while earning a football scholarship.

During his college career, he remained as team's long snapper, but was never able to take snaps or record any stats at the tight end position. He was a part of 3 Big Ten Conference championships (2007, 2008 and 2009).

Professional career

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

McQuaide was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams after the 2011 NFL draft on July 29. As a rookie, he beat Chris Massey for the long snapper job.[2]

He served as the Rams' long snapper every game from 2011 to 2020. As a member of the Los Angeles Rams, McQuaide was selected to his first Pro Bowl as a "need" player on January 18, 2017.[3] He was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl as a "need" player on January 17, 2018.[4]

On March 9, 2018, McQuaide signed a three-year contract extension with the Rams through the 2020 season.[5] During his time with the Rams, he appeared in all 160 regular season games through his first ten seasons and made 10 special teams tackles.

Dallas Cowboys

On March 22, 2021, McQuaide signed with the Dallas Cowboys to replace long snapper L. P. Ladouceur, reuniting with special teams coordinator John Fassel, who was his coach with the Rams, along with his former teammate placekicker Greg Zuerlein.[6] [7]

On March 14, 2022, McQuaide re-signed with Dallas on a one-year contract.[8] He was released in a planned move during final roster cuts on August 30, and re–signed on September 1, after players' allocations to the designated to return injured reserve list were official.[9] In the fourth game against the Washington Commanders, he suffered a torn left tricep on his final snap. On October 4, 2022, he was placed on the injured reserve list, forcing to miss the first games of his career.[10] He was replaced with Matt Overton.

Detroit Lions

On March 20, 2023, McQuaide signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions.[11] He was waived on August 7, 2023.[12] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 1, following an injury to Scott Daly and signed to the active roster on November 15.[13] [14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Long Snapping Job Could Be McQuaide's. Svoboda. Jeff. 247sports.com. April 24, 2008.
  2. Web site: Rams release long-snapper Massey. Coats. Bill. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. August 23, 2011.
  3. Web site: LS Jake McQuaide Named to 2017 Pro Bowl. TheRams.com. January 18, 2017. January 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170123182720/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/LS-Jake-McQuaide-Named-to-2017-Pro-Bowl/7a8978ae-a5dd-41b7-a832-3ef73a287909. January 23, 2017. dead.
  4. Web site: Jake McQuaide Earns 2018 Pro Bowl Bid. TheRams.com. January 17, 2018.
  5. Web site: Rams, McQuaide Agree to Terms on Three-Year Deal. Simmons, Myles. TheRams.com. March 9, 2018. March 9, 2018. March 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074539/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-McQuaide-Agree-to-Terms-on-Three-Year-Deal/ad4f75e1-6564-4633-a627-c1e33987cc27. dead.
  6. Web site: Snapper McQuaide Agrees; Reunites With Fassel. DallasCowboys.com. March 17, 2021.
  7. News: Williams. Charean. LReport: Cowboys signing long snapper Jake McQuaide. March 15, 2021. May 15, 2021.
  8. Web site: Cowboys Agree To Terms With Jake McQuaide. DallasCowboys.com. March 14, 2022. March 14, 2022.
  9. Web site: Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit. Eatman, Nick. DallasCowboys.com. August 30, 2022.
  10. Web site: Jake McQuaide injury forces Dallas Cowboys to make rare in-season change at long snapper. ESPN.com. October 4, 2022. October 4, 2022.
  11. Web site: Lions sign unrestricted free agent LS Jake McQuaide. DetroitLions.com. March 20, 2023.
  12. Web site: Lions sign OL Bobby Hart . 2023-08-07 . www.nbcsports.com.
  13. Web site: Lions sign long snapper Jake McQuaide to the practice squad. Lions Wire. USA Today. November 1, 2023.
  14. Web site: Risdon . Jeff . Lions officially sign Jake McQuaide, add Bruce Irvin to practice squad . Lions Wire . 16 November 2023.