A four-year starter at long-snapper ... Terps continued their streak of seasons without a punt blocked, the longest in the nation (none since 1999) ... played in all 50 games his final four years ... does a good job of getting down field in punt coverage.
As a Senior (2008): Played in all 13 games as the starting long snapper ... the Terps extended their nation's best streak of games without a punt being blocked to 111 ... recovered his first career fumble vs. Clemson (9/27).
As a Junior (2007): Played in all 13 games as the long snapper ... did not have a punt blocked ... also played on kickoff coverage ... had one tackle on the season, assisting on a stop vs. Florida State ... earned Iron Terp status for the first time in his career in the spring ... has the 17th-highest strength index on the team ... recorded a 565-pound squat in spring.
As a Sophomore (2006): Served as long snapper in all 13 games ... did not have a punt blocked or an errant snap.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2005): Served as long snapper in all 11 games ... did not have a punt blocked or an errant snap ... finished the season with three tackles (one unassisted) and a forced fumble.
As a Freshman (2004): Redshirt season ... named defensive scout team player of the week for his work in practice leading up to the West Virginia game.
At Derry Area High School: A three-year letterwinner and two-way player who started at five different positions over his career ... was a Keystone Conference All-Star ... played quarterback at the Foothills Football Classic ... three-year starter and letterwinner on the basketball and volleyball teams ... a first team all-section and second team all-district setter in volleyball ... coached by Jim Paul.
Personal: Born June 2, 1985 ... parents are Tina and Ed Schmitt ... brother, Kyle, played center for the Terps from 2000-04 and served as a graduate assistant final two seasons with the Terps ... nickname is "Dewey" ... graduated in Dec. 2008 with a degree in geographical information systems.
Schmitt's Career Statistics
Defense G-GS UT AT TT TFL Sacks FC FR PBU Int.
2005 11-11 1 2 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 0 0 0-0
2006 13-13 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0
2007 13-13 0 1 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0
2008 13-13 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1 0 0-0
Career 50-50 1 3 4 0.0-0 0.0-0 1 1 0 0-0
bio updated 02-18-09
