George Schmitt

George Paul Schmitt (born March 6, 1961) is a former American football defensive back who played for one season in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He played in all 16 games for the Cardinals in 1983.

Not to be confused with George Schmidt, also an American National Football League defensive player.
George Schmitt
No. 26
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1961-03-06) March 6, 1961
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College:Delaware
NFL Draft:1983 / Round: 6 / Pick: 157
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:16
Fumbles recovered:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

After attending Marple Newtown Senior High School in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Schmitt played college football for the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.[1] Schmitt broke the school record for interceptions in a season (with 13 in 1982), career (22),[2] and interception yards in a season (202) and career (296).[3] Against Morgan State in 1980, he recorded three interceptions, tying him for the school record.[3] He earned first-team All-American honors from the Associated Press and American Football Coaches Association, first-team All-Eastern College Athletic Conference, Outstanding Senior Athlete Award, and the Outstanding Senior Defensive Player Award during his senior season.[4]

Professional career

Schmitt was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round (157th overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft.[5] In his rookie season, he recovered a fumble in the Cardinals' 44–14 win over the San Diego Chargers.[6] He played in all 16 games for the Cardinals in 1983, his only professional season.

After football

Schmitt has been employed by the CBRE Group since 1989.[7]

References
  1. Flannery, Mary (September 15, 1982). "Andrien Leaves Temple in Good Hands". The Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
  2. Fleischman, Bill (December 17, 1982). "Hens Seek Revenge vs. Eastern Kentucky". The Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
  3. "University of Delaware All-Time Football Records" (PDF). University of Delaware Athletics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
  4. "All-Time Honors". University of Delaware Athletics. Archived from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
  5. "Pitt's Lewis Lands in Front of Pack". The Philadelphia Daily News. April 27, 1983. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
  6. "Vikings End 7 Game Steeler Streak". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. November 20, 1983. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
  7. "George P. Schmitt". CBRE Group. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
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