Nick Guess
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Career Summary
Nick Guess was a Tennessee long snapper from Knoxville who signed as an undrafted free agent with San Diego in 2012 and appeared in one game for Oakland later that season.
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Early Life
Guess was born October 7, 1988, in Knoxville, Tennessee. His parents are Joe and Janet Guess.
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High School
At Farragut High School, Guess served as long snapper in 48 consecutive varsity games and was a three-year tight end starter and two-time captain. He earned All-Region recognition in 2006 while also playing fullback, defensive end and offensive tackle.
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College Career
Guess lettered at Tennessee in 2010 and 2011. He served as the starting long snapper for the final 25 games of his career; in 2011, he snapped on all kicks and punts, including 28 of 29 extra points and 54 punts.
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Path to the NFL
Guess signed a free-agent contract with the Chargers in May 2012 after his Tennessee career. Tennessee described him as the third Vol from the 2011 team to agree to a free-agent deal.
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NFL Career
Guess spent the full 2012 preseason with San Diego before Oakland signed him to its roster for one regular-season game. NFL.com records no career statistical production.
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Career Accomplishments
Guess earned Academic All-SEC honors in both 2009 and 2010. He was also one of Tennessee's 2011 captains.
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Playing Style
Guess specialized as a long snapper after a versatile high-school career that included tight end, fullback, defensive end and offensive tackle. Tennessee listed him at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds as a senior.
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Legacy
Guess's 25-game run as Tennessee's starting long snapper, combined with two Academic All-SEC selections and a team captaincy, defined his value to the Volunteers' special teams units.
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23688, 00-0029455, 1988-10-07, Nick Guess, Nick, Guess
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