LEXINGTON, Va. – The regular season has not ended, but redshirt senior Robert Soderholm has earned some national recognition already, as he was named a SpecialTeamsU All-American on Friday afternoon.

A three-time All-American, Soderholm serves as the long snapper for all VMI special teams snaps and was named a 2022 preseason All-American by FCS Stats, Hero Sports and Phil Steele. In addition to his clean snaps, the Stafford, Virginia, native is asked to pick up blocks immediately after the snap – something not all long snappers are responsible for.

Soderholm and four other players across the country join a distinguished list of players who have been named SpecialTeamsU All-American. SpecialTeamsU balances snap accuracy and speed, athleticism, coverage ability, blocking ability, character and size in their selection process.

SpecialTeamsU All-American Alumni
Jacob Bobenmoyer - East West Shrine Game - Starter for the Denver Broncos
Ross Matiscik - Current Starter for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Cal Adomitis - Senior Bowl - Starter for the Cincinnati Bengals
Austin Cutting - NFLPA Collegiate Bowl - Drafted by Minnesota Vikings in 7th Round
Rex Sunahara - NFLPA Collegiate Bowl - Multiple NFL Signings, Drafted in the XFL
Antonio Ortiz - NFLPA Collegiate Bowl - Multiple NFL Signings, Drafted in the XFL
Cameron Kaye - NFLPA Collegiate Bowl - Multiple NFL Workouts
Jordan Silver - Senior Bowl - NFL Mini Camp
Ryan Langan - Senior Bowl - Multiple NFL Signings and workouts
Chris Wilkerson - East West Shrine Bowl - Multiple NFL Workouts
Michael Pifer - NFLPA Collegiate Bowl