Schuler is a 6-foot-1, 215 lbs, junior linebacker from Salinas, Calif.
In Southern Oregon’s 34-33 come-from-behind conference win over Carroll College, Schuler recorded a career-high nine solo tackles, three tackles for loss (-9 yards),one quarterback sack (-3 yards) and one pass breakup. He was instrumental in the SOU defense holding the Carroll offense scoreless in their final four possessions.
Also nominated; Kaysan Barnett of Rocky Mountain College and Zach Spiroff of Carroll College.