Luke Basso
Career Summary
Luke Basso is a long snapper who entered the NFL with Denver in 2026 after five seasons at Oregon.
He became Oregon's primary long snapper for his final three seasons and signed with the Broncos as an undrafted college free agent.
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Early Life
Basso is from Lake Oswego, Oregon.
He attended Lakeridge High School before joining the University of Oregon program.
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High School
Basso was a three-year letterwinner at Lakeridge High School.
He played linebacker in addition to long snapper and was rated among the leading long-snapping prospects in the 2021 class.
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College Career
Basso developed from a reserve into Oregon's primary long snapper.
He appeared in 10 games in 2022, then handled the primary role in every game from 2023 through 2025. Oregon credited him with 115 snaps in 2023, 123 in 2024 and 129 in 2025.
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Path to the NFL
Basso worked out at Oregon's pro day and signed with Denver as an undrafted college free agent in May 2026.
He took part in the Broncos' rookie minicamp and later joined their practice squad.
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NFL Career
Basso began his professional career with the Denver Broncos in 2026.
Denver released him from its practice squad on September 7, 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Basso earned All-Big Ten recognition in each of his final two Oregon seasons.
He was a first-team media selection in 2024 and a second-team coaches selection in 2025. He was also a 2025 Patrick Mannelly Award semifinalist.
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Playing Style
Basso specialized in long snapping for field goals, extra points and punts.
Oregon used him as its primary snapper for three seasons, including 129 snaps during his senior campaign.
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32260, 00-0041290, 5/17/2003, Luke Basso, Luke, Basso
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