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On Helmer: Contending with Scott Rudolph for the Terps' long-snapping duties for a third straight season ... goes into fall camp No. 2 on the depth chart.

1998: Backed up Scott Rudolph as the long snapper.

1997: Backed up Scott Rudolph as the long snapper.

1996: Did not see any action.

1995: Redshirt season.

High School: Graduated from Springbrook High School in 1995 ... helped lead his team to the semifinals of the state playoffs his senior season ... played on the offensive line in addition to handling the long snapping chores.

Personal: John Paul Helmer ... born April 8, 1977 ... son of Mary and Dale Helmer ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice ... earned 1997 scholar-athlete honors.

Helmer Up Close

  • Someday I would like to take a trip to: Australia
  • What stands out most about Coach Vanderlinden is: his honesty
  • If I could change one thing in the world, it would be: eliminate hunger and war
  • Who would I most like to meet?: The President
  • My ambition after football is to: become a marketing manager at a large firm

    •   John Helmer
    John Helmer
    Player Profile
    Class:
    RS Senior
    Hometown:
    Silver Spring, Md.
    High School:
    Springbrook
    Height / Weight:
    6-1 / 188
    Position:
    Long Snapper
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