Duquesne WR Turned Defensive Quality Control Coach
Matt Schmitt is no longer an active Duquesne WR; he joined the coaching staff in 2025 as Defensive Quality Control and assistant linebackers coach after a three-year playing career (2022–2024) where he saw action in three games as a junior wide receiver and special teams contributor. His differentiator is his unique dual identity: son of head coach Jerry Schmitt, marketing graduate, and former player who brings intense film-room discipline and on-field special teams grit to the defensive side. While he doesn’t have injury history or current stats, his intensity, family legacy, and transition from WR to defensive staff make him a high-fit for teams valuing leadership, film analysis, and special teams intensity. You should care because he represents the next generation of Duquesne football leadership—blending player experience with coaching precision.
