Owen Schmitt
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Career Summary
Owen Schmitt is a former NFL fullback who played five seasons for Seattle, Philadelphia and Oakland after a career at West Virginia.
Schmitt appeared in 74 regular-season games and produced 34 receptions for 218 yards and two touchdowns. NFL.com lists him as a fullback from West Virginia.
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Early Life
Schmitt began his college path at Wisconsin-River Falls before walking on at West Virginia.
After a year at Wisconsin-River Falls, Schmitt came to West Virginia as a walk-on in 2004 seeking an opportunity to play Division I football.
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High School
Schmitt attended Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Virginia.
At Fairfax, Schmitt earned unanimous all-conference recognition and Liberty District MVP honors. He led the conference in rushing as a senior and also received all-district and all-region baseball recognition.
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College Career
Schmitt played four years at West Virginia, rushing for 1,003 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Schmitt made 21 college starts, including four at tight end. He added 32 receptions for 288 yards and two touchdowns and was credited with 17 blocks that led to West Virginia touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
The Seattle Seahawks selected Schmitt in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Seattle selected Schmitt 163rd overall in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Schmitt appeared in 74 regular-season games for Seattle, Philadelphia and Oakland.
NFL career statistics list Schmitt with 11 rushing attempts for 28 yards and 34 receptions for 218 yards and two touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2010 with Philadelphia, when he caught 19 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown.
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Career Accomplishments
Schmitt's 2007 Fiesta Bowl touchdown run helped give West Virginia an early lead against Oklahoma.
Schmitt scored West Virginia's first touchdown against No. 3 Oklahoma in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl on a 57-yard run. The broadcast call on the play led to the nickname “Runaway Beer Truck.”
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Playing Style
Schmitt was a physical fullback who also contributed as a receiver and special-teams player.
Team biographies described Schmitt as a tough, aggressive fullback and skilled receiver out of the backfield. He contributed at fullback and on special teams during his Seattle tenure.
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Legacy
Schmitt earned all-conference and All-America recognition in his final West Virginia season.
As a senior, Schmitt was named a first-team All-American by the NFL Draft Report and earned second-team All-Big East honors from Rivals.com.
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