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John Michael Schmitz


C - Minnesota

#60

INFO

CLASS: Senior (RS)
HEIGHT: 6'3 1/2"
WEIGHT: 301 lbs
ARM LENGTH: 32 5/8"
HAND SIZE: 9 1/2"

OVERVIEW

A Badlands darling and a perfect match to land in Florham Park.

Pre-Draft Visit w/ Jets

Draft Team: NYG

ACCOLADES

1st Team All-American
1st Team All-Big-Ten

BADGES

Priority Position
Scheme Fit
x2 Traits

TESTING RESULTS

40-Time
5.35s
10-Yard Split
1.85s
Broad Jump
104"
20-Yd Shuttle
4.56s
Bench Press
26
Vertical
29 1/2"

* = unofficial measurement

SCOUTING REPORT

TRAITS

Bulldozer

Football IQ

PLAYER COMP
Eric Wood
GRADE
1st Round
SUMMARY

A burly center with guard type power, Schmitz brings a compete level to the field that jumps out from the trenches. He’s started for three years, putting out high end tape where he improved season after season during that stretch.

When you turn on the film, you’ll notice right away how active JMS is pre-snap. He identifies threatening defenders and makes protection calls for the offense. He has good grip strength and a base that is hard to push back. He maximizes his lower half with proper hand placement and timing.

One question in pass pro when adjusting to the next level will be overall foot speed. Twitched up pass rushers at the next level will test his quickness more often.

He did a great job in the zone running game in college, but still plays with inconsistent balance when asked to pull or climb. He can fall into a habit of leaning into his second level target, rather than gaining full leverage.

In terms of attitude and demeanor, it’s hard to find a player in the draft that matches JMS. He consistently gives max effort and wears out the opponent quarter after quarter. He can get under the opposition’s skin by blocking through the whistle or driving them to the turf with all of his weight.

He has athletic limitations (notably his 1.85 ten yard split, 26th percentile) but compensates with awareness, pre-snap IQ and overall toughness. I love the snarl he’ll bring up front and he should be an above average starter for a long time.