Brenden Schooler

Experience: 3 years

Height: 6-2

Weight: 210 lbs

College: Texas

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Year

WK	Game Date	OPP	RESULT	Total	Solo	AST	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	FF
15	12/15/2024	@Cardinals	L 17 - 30	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
13	12/01/2024	Colts	L 24 - 25
12	11/24/2024	@Dolphins	L 15 - 34	1	1	0	1	0	0	0
11	11/17/2024	Rams	L 22 - 28
10	11/10/2024	@Bears	W 19 - 3	1	1	0	1	0	0	0
9	11/03/2024	@Titans	L 17 - 20	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	10/27/2024	Jets	W 25 - 22
7	10/20/2024	@Jaguars	L 16 - 32
6	10/13/2024	Texans	L 21 - 41	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
5	10/06/2024	Dolphins	L 10 - 15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	09/29/2024	@49ers	L 13 - 30	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
3	09/20/2024	@Jets	L 3 - 24	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
2	09/15/2024	Seahawks	L 20 - 23
1	09/08/2024	@Bengals	W 16 - 10	3	3	0	0	0	0	0

Biography

Brenden Schooler was signed by the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2022.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Brenden Schooler was signed by the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2022.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2024 (13/0)

Recorded a career-high 3 special teams tackles in the 16-10 win at Cincinnati on opening day (9/8). He has five-career games with 2 special teams tackles, most recently on Nov. 5, 2023 vs. Washington. It is the most special teams tackles by a Patriots player since DB Cody Davis had 4 special teams tackles vs. the New York Jets on Oct. 24, 2021.
Blocked a punt in the second quarter vs. Miami (10/6), his first blocked kick since blocking a 49-yard field goal in the third quarter vs. Miami on Sept. 17, 2023. Marked the first Patriots blocked punt since CB Jonathan Jones blocked a punt in the second quarter vs. Indianapolis on Nov. 6, 2022.
Saw action at safety in the second quarter at Chicago (11/10) and pressured QB Caleb Williams on third-and-10 in the red zone to ultimately force a field goal. Had his first-career sack - at any level - in the third quarter on a 9-yard sack of Williams on a third-down play. Contributed to the team's total of 9 sacks, tied for the second-most in franchise history. Played a key role in limiting the Bears offense to 142 total yards, the Patriots' fewest yards allowed since Nov. 20, 2022, when they held the New York Jets to 103 yards.
Saw snaps at safety for the second time in 2024 at Miami (11/24), recording his second-career sack when he took down QB Tua Tagovailoa for a 7-yard loss in the fourth quarter.
Lined up at safety as a quarterback spy in the second quarter vs. Indianapolis (12/1).

2023 (17/0)

Played in all 17 games and recorded a team-leading 13 special teams tackles, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 blocked field goal. His 13 special teams tackles were tied for the second-most in the NFL.
Reached double-digit special teams tackles in 2023 with 13 for the second straight season.
Was named to the NFLPA All-Pro Team on the special teams.
Had at least 2 special teams tackles in three games.
- vs. Buffalo (10/22)
- at Miami (10/29)
- vs. Washington (11/5)
Contributed to the special teams unit vs. Miami (9/17) and blocked a 49-yard field goal attempt in the third quarter for his first career field goal block. Also had a strong rush that helped force a missed field goal later in the game on 55-yard attempt.
Saw action on the final play of the game vs. Buffalo (10/22) on defense in a desperation Hail Mary attempt on the final play and recovered a fumble forced by LB Mack Wilson Sr. to seal the 29-25 win.
Lined up for a second quarter punt return vs. Kansas City (12/17). It was the first time he lined up for a punt return in his career.
Was in on the final play on defense in a Hail Mary attempt at Denver (12/24) in a 26-23 win.

2022 (16/0)

Made the 53-man roster as a rookie free agent and played in 16 regular season games exclusively on special teams and registered a team-high 14 special teams tackles, including 11 solo special teams tackles (tied for second in the NFL) and 2 fumble recoveries on the punt team.
Named to the PFWA All-Rookie team as a special teams player.
Was inactive due to injury at Buffalo (1/8).
Made his NFL debut in the season opener at Miami (9/11). Played on the special teams unit.
Recovered a fumble by WR Gunner Olszewski on a punt in the third quarter at Pittsburgh (9/18) to set up a first-and-goal situation for the Patriots on a series that ended with a 2-yard touchdown run by RB Damien Harris.
Recorded his first special teams tackle at Green Bay (10/2).
Recovered his second fumble on the punt return team when he recovered a muffed punt return by WR Chester Rogers in the fourth quarter at Cleveland (10/16). It gave the offense the ball on Cleveland's 19-yard line, where they scored on the very next play. Had two special teams solo tackles.
Recovered CB Jonathan Jones blocked punt in the second quarter vs. Indianapolis (11/6) at the Indianapolis 8-yard line and returned it 6 yards to the 2-yard line. The drive resulted in a 3-yard touchdown pass from QB Mac Jones to RB Rhamondre Stevenson. Also had two special teams tackles.
Made a key block in DB Marcus Jones 84-yard game-winning punt return for a touchdown vs. N.Y. Jets (11/20). Had one solo tackle.

COLLEGE

Started his college career at Oregon where he played safety and made 74 total tackles with four interceptions.
Was moved to wide receiver and caught 20 passes for 274 yards as a sophomore
He transferred to Texas as a graduate transfer where he played receiver for one season before moving back to safety in 2021.
Had a total of 143 tackles and four interceptions and 55 receptions for 661 yards during his career.
Earned PAC-12 All-Conference First Team honors in 2017 and 2018 for his special teams contributions.

PERSONAL

Played his senior season of high school football at Mission Viejo in 2015 after playing at Trabuco Hills High School.
Spent his first two high school seasons at Dana Hills High School.

HONORS & AWARDS

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