Countdown UNC’s 10 Best Players: #3 Jeff Schoettmer

Posted Aug 22, 2015
Jeff Schoettmer is a 6’2 265 lb middle linebacker who will be entering his senior season at UNC. Though he started his career as a walk-on from Dallas, Texas, he has shown toughness and grit and has become one of the best linebackers in the conference. What makes Jeff such a valuable teammate is the same thing that makes him an excellent middle linebacker. (Keeping It Heel)

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