Western Illinois DL Drew Schmitt brings veteran size and old-school toughness
Drew Schmitt is a sturdy, experienced defensive lineman profile for Western Illinois, listed at 6-2, 240 pounds and previously identified as a junior on a Leathernecks roster, with a background that includes being a multi-sport, all-state high school standout from Davenport, Iowa. His appeal is the classic interior-line package: compact leverage, physical edge, and the kind of wrestling-honed hand fighting that usually translates to a high-effort trench player. Publicly available current statistical production is limited, so the fit question leans more on projection and toughness than flash — he looks like a useful fit for a team wanting a reliable, blue-collar DL body with plenty of grit.
