Brenden Schooler

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 (17/0)

• 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).
• Saw action at safety at Arizona (12/15) and had one special teams tackle in the first quarter.
• Recorded 1 assisted special teams tackle with LB Monty Rice vs. the L.A. Chargers (12/28). Has led the Patriots in special teams tackles in each of the last two seasons with 14 in 2022 and 13 in 2023.

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

• 2022: PFWA All-Rookie Team (special teams)
• 2023: NFLPA All-Pro Team (special teams)
• 2024: Pro Bowl (special teams)
• 2024: NFLPA All-Pro Team (special teams)