Schmidt is a 6-foot, 235 lbs, redshirt defensive end from Walla Walla, Wash.
In No. 25 College of Idaho’s 17-15 road win over Southern Oregon (SOU), Schmidt blocked a SOU punt and recovered it in the end zone for the game-clinching touchdown.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; John Mears of Montana Western, Cesar Ruiz of Southern Oregon and Marcus Wittman of Carroll College.