Michael Schofield (American football)

Michael Schofield

A picture of Michael Schofield.

Schofield in the 2014 NFL preseason.
No. 79 Denver Broncos
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: November 15, 1990
Place of birth: Orland Park, Illinois
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school: Orland Park (IL) Sandburg
College: Michigan
NFL draft: 2014 / Round: 3 / Pick: 95
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics
Stats at NFL.com

Michael Ross Schofield III (born November 15, 1990) is an American football offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Broncos in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.

Early life

Schofield liked baseball as a youth, but tagged along with his younger brother, Andrew, who liked to play football.[1] He started to compete in football in sixth grade for the Orland Park Pioneers. In seventh grade, he played wide receiver and linebacker. As a sophomore at Sandburg High School, he became a lineman.[1] By the time he was a senior, he was a special mention, 2008 Chicago Tribune All-State selection.[2] Schofield signed with Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez on February 4, 2009.[3][4]

Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Michael Schofield
OT		 Orland Park, Illinois Sandburg (IL) 6 ft 6.5 in (1.99 m) 271 lb (123 kg) Jun 16, 2008 
Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 77
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 135, 10 (OT)   Rivals: 221, 18 (OT), 6 (IL)  ESPN: 40 (OT)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

College career

Schofield earned 2013 All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention recognition from the coaches.[5] He excelled in the pre 2014 Senior Bowl workouts earning NFL Network player of the day on Wednesday January 22. He worked out two days at offensive guard position (where he played as a sophomore for the 2011 Wolverines) before moving back to tackle where he played for the 2012 and 2013 teams.[6]

Professional career

On day 2 of the 2014 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos drafted Schofield with the 95th overall selection in the 3rd round.[7] He was expected to sign a four-year contract worth approximately $2,761,200.[8] On June 3, Schofield signed a four-year $2.75 million contract that included a $521,200 signing bonus.[9]

Personal

Schofield has a sister named Stephanie, [10] and a brother named Andrew.[1] Schofield's father, Michael II, operates a motivational speaker's boutique.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Vorva, Jeff (2014-05-07). "Orland Park's Schofield ready for NFL draft". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  2. ↑ "The 2008 Tribune All-State football team". Chicago Tribune. September 2008. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  3. ↑ Sakamoto, Bob (2009-02-04). "Road to college signing for Hales Franciscan wide receiver Rodney Jaynes lined with tragedy: Mom killed two years ago, Hudson family cousins killed in October". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  4. ↑ "Michigan Inks 22 Student-Athletes to Letters of Intent". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. 2009-02-04. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  5. ↑ "Lewan, Funchess Earn Top Big Ten Position Awards". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
  6. ↑ Huguenin, Mike (2014-01-22). "Michigan's Michael Schofield draws praise at Senior Bowl". NFL.com. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
  7. ↑ Greenstein, Teddy (2014-05-10). "Jimmy Garoppolo discovers Patriots have his back: Eastern Illinois QB goes in 2nd round of NFL draft and will get chance to backup Tom Brady; 4 Notre Dame players picked". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  8. ↑ Montgomery, Kyle (2014-05-15). "Here's what the Denver Broncos will pay their 2014 draft picks". SB Nation. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  9. ↑ "Broncos sign third-round tackle Michael Schofield, fifth-round linebacker Lamin Barrow". Denver Post. 2014-06-03. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
  10. ↑ Vorva, Jeff (2014-03-20). "Sandburg grad impresses scouts, hopes to influence youths: Orland Park native hopes to land job in NFL". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2014-05-20.

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