When you think of football standouts, long snappers rarely steal the spotlight. But in Detroit, Hogan Hatten is changing that narrative—quietly, steadily, and without a single misstep.
As the Lions enter the 2025 season, Hatten remains a rock on special teams. After winning the long snapper job in 2024 as an undrafted free agent out of Idaho, he delivered a perfect rookie campaign—literally. Not a single bad snap. That kind of consistency is rare, especially for a first-year pro, and it’s exactly what has made him one of the most dependable pieces on Detroit’s roster.
Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp has praised Hatten’s poise and preparation. “He just doesn’t flinch,” Fipp said earlier this offseason. “He snaps like a 10-year vet. And when you’ve got that kind of reliability, it builds trust across the unit.”
It’s not just the snapping either. Hatten has quietly become a contributor in punt coverage, showing off the linebacker instincts that shaped his early years in college. He’s strong, smart, and unshaken by pressure—key traits for a role that rarely gets attention unless something goes wrong.
And nothing has gone wrong.
Now entering Year 2, Hatten’s presence gives the Lions a rare luxury: peace of mind on every field goal, extra point, and punt. With punter Jack Fox and kicker Jake Bates also locked in, Detroit boasts one of the most stable specialist trios in the league.
For a team with playoff aspirations, that kind of consistency in the margins can be the difference in close games.
So while his name might not pop up on highlight reels, Hogan Hatten is doing something just as important—never missing a beat. And for the Detroit Lions, that’s priceless.
No Bad Snaps, No Problem: Hogan Hatten’s Flawless Streak Rolls On
