Joe Shimko
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Career Summary
Joe Shimko was a long snapper at NC State.
The Belmar, New Jersey, product earned national recognition for his snapping and completed a sport management degree in December 2022.
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High School
Shimko played long snapper and linebacker at Wall Township High School.
He began long snapping before his sophomore season and was selected for the All-American Bowl. He also competed in sprinting and baseball.
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College Career
Shimko handled NC State's snapping duties beginning in 2019.
He snapped for every Wolfpack kick that season and continued in the role throughout his college career, earning Academic All-ACC recognition in 2021.
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Career Accomplishments
Shimko won the 2023 Patrick Mannelly Award as the nation's top long snapper.
He earned second-team AFCA All-America recognition in both 2022 and 2023 and was a four-time ACC Academic Honor Roll honoree.
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30402, 00-0039520, 2000-09-30, Joe Shimko, Joseph, Shimko
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