He was a walk-on, deemed unfit to play the first three downs, undrafted, then unsigned for the better part of two years.

Casey Kreiter believed he belonged, as one of 53, as one of the NFL’s 32 long snappers.

The substitute science teacher chased his dream in a 9-year-old clunker.

“I was subbing in a new school, and I introduced myself and told them my background,” said Kreiter, who had been released twice by the Cowboys (2014-15) without making a regular-season roster. “One of the students raises his hand and says, ‘Hey, it says here on the Internet that you signed a three-year, $2 million contract. Why are you here?’

The substitute science teacher chased his dream in a 9-year-old clunker.{ai:summary}<p>Casey Kreiter, a long snapper who faced significant challenges in his NFL career, was initially undrafted and remained unsigned for nearly two years. Despite setbacks, including being released twice by the Cowboys, he persevered in pursuing his dream while working as a substitute teacher.</p><p>His journey highlights the determination required to succeed in professional sports, as evidenced by a student's surprise at his presence in the classroom despite his reported contract. #sports</p>

Casey Kreiter’s ‘dream’ Giants run at the NFL’s oddest position almost never left the classroom

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