Young Yale DB with playmaking flashes and a team-first profile
JP Schmidt, a sophomore defensive back for Yale in 2025, showed early playmaking value with 7 tackles, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup in Yale’s playoff comeback win, plus two tackles and another breakup on the final possessions, suggesting he can finish in high-leverage moments[6]. ESPN’s 2025 game log also shows limited but real defensive action across the season, which points to a developing player rather than a finished product[1]. For a team, he looks like a disciplined, physical DB with competitive energy and upside in coverage and run support, especially if you want someone who contributes in pressure situations rather than just piling up easy stats[6][11].
