John Michael Schmitz
Career Summary
Minnesota center recognized nationally.
John Michael Schmitz earned first-team All-Big Ten recognition at center for Minnesota in 2022 and was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy.
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College Career
Conference recognition and Senior Bowl invitation.
Both the coaches and media selected Schmitz to the 2022 All-Big Ten first team. He accepted a Senior Bowl invitation that December, becoming the 47th Minnesota player invited to the game.
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Career Accomplishments
All-America and Rimington recognition.
Schmitz was named a first-team All-American by Pro Football Focus in 2022. He was also a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, awarded to college football's outstanding center.
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29890, 00-0039019, 1999-04-19, John Michael Schmitz, John Michael, Schmitz
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 34.4
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.