Shepherd University Athletics

Schmitt was a four-year standout as a kicker/punter for the football team from 2003-06. Schmitt set numerous Shepherd kicking records including career field goals (33), kick scoring points (250), most career extra points (151), most extra points in a season (50), most consecutive extra points (60), career extra point percentage (.926), and single season extra point percentage (1.000, 43-43). He still holds the mark for single season extra point percentage. He gained All-American Honors as a senior and was a three-time All-Region selection and a three-time first team All-WVIAC choice (twice at kicker and punter). He saw time with several NFL teams and had regular season action with the San Francisco 49ers. He later played in the Canadian Football League and was a key member of the 2013 Grey Cup Champion Saskatchewan Roughriders.