Name: Pedro Schmidt
School: University of North Dakota/ University of Rhode Island
Position: WR
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Finding my niche and improving at my position and being more consistent.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
Relentless effort, competitor, infectious.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
First coverage, then tendencies, then what can I do to exploit this coverage and tendency.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I find ways to get open. I can be utilized anywhere I am needed offense , special teams etc.. and I can not sit still.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
Initially I had started working with Tim Van Horn on running mechanics and just getting back into running and sprinting after christmas , until the beginning of January. Then I began working with Tim Cortazzo owner of FSQ Sports, former Toledo Rockets WR for my official training. One day in the week of training we would go with Terry Grossetti owner of Grossetti Performance combine/pro day group and do position drills with them. Finally I would go to OSPTA sports physical therapy and work with my guy Jon Jiancristoforo 2 to 3 times a week to get my body right. This would be a workout itself.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
Accountability, reliable, resourceful.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
Ready to work, watch me live, I’m better in person.