Video: Vanderbilt LB Zach Cunningham hurdles long snapper to block critical field goal
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Vanderbilt junior linebacker Zach Cunningham has rocketed up NFL draft boards thanks to his size, speed and team-leading 85 tackles (15th nationally) entering Saturday.
Wait until the scouts see what he can do on special teams.
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Cunningham made a ridiculously athletic play, jumping clean over the long snapper to block a 36-yard field goal and keep the Commodores alive against No. 9 Auburn. The field goal would have put the Tigers ahead 26-16 with less than two minutes left, but the junior gave his team another shot at the upset.
Vanderbilt ultimately threw a game-sealing interception near the red zone, but that shouldn’t take away from Cunningham’s incredible effort to block the field goal.
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
