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

2022 (16/0)

• Plays exclusively on special teams.
• Made his NFL debut in the season opener at Miami (9/11). Played on the special teams unit.
• Recovered a fumble by Steelers WR Gunner Olszewski on a punt in the third quarter 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 (9/18). It was the Patriots first fumble recovery on a punt since Dec. 15, 2019.
• Recorded his first special teams tackles 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). 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.
• Had two total tackles (1 ssolo, 1 assist) vs. Chicago (10/24).
• Had one solo tackle at NY Jets (10/30).
• 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. NY Jets (11/20). Had one solo tackle.
• Had two total tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) at Minnesota (11/24).
• Recorded one solo tackle vs. Buffalo (12/1).
• Had one assisted tackle at Arizona (12/12).
• Recorded one solo tackle vs. Miami (1/1) for his 14th special teams tackle of the season.
• Was inactive due to injury at Buffalo (1/8).

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.