Denver Broncos fans probably haven’t heard Mitchell Fraboni’s name mentioned often this season. That’s usually a good sign for a long snapper as it signals he hasn’t had any blunders in the spotlight.
Fraboni, 28, spent time in The Spring League before getting an opportunity with the Houston Texans and then playing in the USFL. After standing out in spring football, Fraboni joined the Broncos in 2022. He took over as the full-time long snapper in 2023 and hasn’t looked back.
“When you look at a snapper like that, you look at where the ball is located, how tight the spiral is and then the lace location,” special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica said in September. “That also has to do with the holder, so I would say that they are in a good spot. They are in a really good spot. It is further ahead than it was last year at this time, and it’s good to see that. Any time you can see players who are working on things and then it ends up converting, especially on Sundays, it’s really neat to see.”
Broncos punter Riley Dixon serves as the team’s holder and he and Fraboni have had a good connection through the first 13 games of the season. They’ll look to keep the positive momentum going after the bye when the Broncos host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15.
