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Connor Dougherty
Returning to Middle Tennessee for 2026
R-Jr. · Franklin, TN → Christ Presbyterian Academy
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Connor Dougherty
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Middle Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Long snapper · Middle Tennessee
Returning around him
- 99% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 1 Middle Tennessee player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (19 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Middle Tennessee · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #110 · 2026 recruiting class #117
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #7334
Peaked at #7334 this season.
Background
2025 (r-Junior) • Played in two games • His first game as the starting snapper came against APSU in the season-opener and he was perfect on all 10 opportunities • Was in on 16 total snaps 2024 (r-Sophomore) • Did not see action in any games but was on the travel roster 2023 (r-Freshman) • Played...