Julian Ashby
Career Summary
Julian Ashby is a long snapper from Lilburn, Georgia, who played at Furman and Vanderbilt before New England drafted him in 2025.
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Early Life
Ashby was born July 8, 2002, in Lilburn, Georgia and attended Parkview High School.
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High School
Ashby attended Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia before his college career.
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College Career
Ashby transferred from Furman to Vanderbilt for 2024. He played all 13 games and executed 114 snaps for the Commodores that season.
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Path to the NFL
New England selected Ashby in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 251st overall.
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NFL Career
Ashby entered the Patriots organization as a 2025 rookie long snapper after being drafted by New England.
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Career Accomplishments
Ashby was a 2024 CSC Academic All-American, Patrick Mannelly Award semifinalist and Special Teams U third-team All-American. His Furman career also included Southern Conference academic honors.
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Playing Style
Ashby is a 6-foot-1, 231-pound long snapper. Patriots draft coverage described him as highly accurate with good operation quickness.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 44.5
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