2011:  Voted by teammates as Most Improved Player...starting offensive lineman in all 11 games.

2010:  Saw action in all 11 games...named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll.

2009:  Played in Butler’s first three games and in four total contests...named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll.

2008:  Saw action in one game...named to the Pioneer Football League Academic Honor Roll.

Personal:  Recording Industry Studies major...born 10/30/89...son of Rigo and Linda Schmelzer.

High School:  All-conference tight end at Bloomington High School...team’s leading receiver as a senior...earned squad’s Most Improved Offensive Player Award...IHSA Scholar-Athlete...earned two varsity letters each in football and basketball...High School Coach:  Rigo Schmelzer.