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2023 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about JOHN MICHAEL SCHMITZ:
Minnesota | H: 6034 W: 301 40: 5.25 A: 3258 H: 0912 W: 7838
Four-year starter, Flossmoor, IL. Named All-Big 10 three straight years including a first team honor in 2022. Also named a first team All-America in his final season. Schmitz is the point guard of the offensive line, fully capable of making all the calls and directing traffic. Does all the little things right and it adds up to consistent, reliable play. Excels in the running game with his combination of heavy contact and excellent footwork. While he is not the most natural athlete, he makes up for a lot of the shortcomings with proper angles, spacing, and timing. Has a great feel for when to peel off to the next man and his hands do a lot of damage. Country strong hands that latch tightly to the chest plate of his target. Equally effective at the point of attack and at the second level. Fluid mover on zone blocks and has a great feel for when to peel off. Gets to his points in a hurry, technically proficient. Falls short on some of the more important measurables. Short arms and will lose the lockout battle too often. Does not always bring his feet to the party, causing a lack of control and balance. Pass protection in one-on-one situations needs to be more consistent. The shortcomings as a pass blocker on an island and occasional lapse in body control can cause some concern. Has the mental capacity and reliable run blocking to fit into any situation right away and compete for a starting job, but this is a low ceiling, high-floor kind of player.
OSR:27/37. 2nd/3rd round.