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West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / February 14

Austin Brinkman Invited to Specialist Showcase After NFL Combine

Austin Brinkman, West Virginia’s senior long snapper, will attend the specialist showcase after the conclusion of the NFL Scouting Combine, the program announced Friday.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / February 1

WVU’s Austin Brinkman Explains Why He’s Ready for NFL

Austin Brinkman knows being a long snapper isn’t the most glamorous position on the field, but he’s also fully invested in it being his ticket to the NFL.

Brinkman Selected as a Patrick Mannelly Award Semifinalist

Brinkman Selected as a Patrick Mannelly Award Semifinalist

West Virginia University long snapper Austin Brinkman was named one of ten semifinalists for the Patrick Mannelly Award Monday afternoon. The Patrick Mannelly Award is presented to the most outstanding Long Snapper in Division I football.

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The 'No. 4 overall NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

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College Football News / WV Sports Now / October 10

WVU Long Snapper Austin Brinkman Makes Major Midseason All-America Team

WVU head coach Neal Brown often refers to long snapper Austin Brinkman as “underrated” but he’s now receiving some national recognition. Brinkman has been named to the Reese’s Senior Bowl 2024 Midseason All-American Team.

Brinkman Named to the Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List

Brinkman Named to the Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List

West Virginia University long senior Austin Brinkman was named to the Patrick Mannelly Award watch list on Monday. Brinkman has appeared in 38 games the last three seasons and has been the Mountaineers’ starting long snapper on punts, field goals and extra point attempts the last two years.

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