NFL Draft Profile: Luke Schoonmaker, Tight End, Michigan Wolverines
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#86
Pos: TE
Ht: 6050
Wt: 251
Hand: 0900
Arm: 3278
Wing: 7818
40: 4.63
DOB: 9/28/1998
Hometown: Hamden, CT
High School: Hamden Hall
Eligibility: 2023
Luke Schoonmaker
Michigan Wolverines
One-Liner:
An athletic tight end who isn't afraid to mix it up in the run game, the only thing missing for Schoonmaker is production, which is sure to come with more opportunities.
Evaluation:
Long with brawny stature that carries his pads evenly throughout his body. Best role is a Y tight end or as the point man in a bunch set. Natural athlete that looks smooth in his movement patterns. Active lower body with fluidity that radiates from his hips to his feet. Straight line burst is evident when used as a seam buster. Stretches the field with stride length and acceleration that gets on top of defenders quick, pushing the boundary on rail routes. Excellent hand-eye coordination is utilized to catch the front side of the ball. Snags one-handed passes on overthrows without hesitation. Has suddenness in his routes that can catch linebackers off guard. Cerebral player that understands when to sit in zone coverage. Can diagnose and attack leverage appropriately in the red zone. Best work as a blocker comes when he can set an edge and work up the field. Uses timely hands and good footwork to create alleys in wide zone runs. Lack of production at this point of his career is concerning. Seems to have all the desirable traits but a crowded position group and run-heavy scheme have mitigated his ability to have a significant impact on the game. If Schoonmaker can put it all together in 2022, it will be more than enough to raise his stock come draft season.
Grade:
4th Round
Quotes:
“Schoonmaker is a 6'5 Tight End who's caught 19 passes for 219 yards and 4 Touchdowns in his career. I'm expecting a big 2022 season from Schoonmaker.”
Background:
Luke Schoonmaker, from Hamden, Connecticut, is an All Big Ten selection player in 2021 and during his time at Ann Arbor, he has also been a part of the special teams unit. He has earned honors at Michigan like the Offensive Player of the Week and Hard Hat Player of the Week as well. As a freshman in 2018, he played in one game but each year he has gotten better. Schoonmaker was a three star prospect out of high school and third best player in Connecticut. Born September 28, 1998, Schoonmaker is a Communications and Media student.
