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Meet the Newcomers: Keonte Schad
3/25/2019 1:21:00 PM | Football
Defensive lineman joins the Gophers after spending two years at Ellsworth Community College
Minnesota welcomed a school record 14 newcomers in January and they are participating in spring practice. We will introduce some of them to you over the next several weeks. Today, we meet Keonte Schad.
NAME: Keonte Schad
HOMETOWN: Madison, Wis.
NUMBER: 19
POSITION: Defensive Line
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 275
OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January • four-star recruit by ESPN • ranked No. 20 in the ESPN JUCO top-50 and No. 2 ranked JUCO defensive tackle by ESPN.
PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa • wore no. 90 for the Panthers • as a sophomore, recorded 23 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and recovered two fumbles • as a freshman, recorded 48 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, one sack and recovered two fumbles • named ICCAC All-Conference and was recognized as a First Team ICCAC All-Region honoree • coached by Tony Haynes.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Madison East High School in Madison, Wis. • wore no. 11 for the Purgolders • finished high school career with 46 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, three sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and a rushing touchdown • started several games for the Purgolders at quarterback and also played on the offensive line and at outside linebacker • selected to play in Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Large Schools All-Star Game • earned WFCA All-Region honors, first-team All-Big Eight Conference honors and All-City honors • was named Purgolders 'Defensive Player of the Year' • two-time varsity team co-captain • also played baseball for three years • coached by Steve Erato.
PERSONAL: Son of Teresa Schad • has one brother (Deonte) and one sister (Shonta).
NAME: Keonte Schad
HOMETOWN: Madison, Wis.
NUMBER: 19
POSITION: Defensive Line
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 275
OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January • four-star recruit by ESPN • ranked No. 20 in the ESPN JUCO top-50 and No. 2 ranked JUCO defensive tackle by ESPN.
PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa • wore no. 90 for the Panthers • as a sophomore, recorded 23 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and recovered two fumbles • as a freshman, recorded 48 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, one sack and recovered two fumbles • named ICCAC All-Conference and was recognized as a First Team ICCAC All-Region honoree • coached by Tony Haynes.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Madison East High School in Madison, Wis. • wore no. 11 for the Purgolders • finished high school career with 46 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, three sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and a rushing touchdown • started several games for the Purgolders at quarterback and also played on the offensive line and at outside linebacker • selected to play in Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Large Schools All-Star Game • earned WFCA All-Region honors, first-team All-Big Eight Conference honors and All-City honors • was named Purgolders 'Defensive Player of the Year' • two-time varsity team co-captain • also played baseball for three years • coached by Steve Erato.
PERSONAL: Son of Teresa Schad • has one brother (Deonte) and one sister (Shonta).
It's time to meet #Gophers defensive lineman @KeonteSchad #SkiUMah // #RTB pic.twitter.com/ABjZz6TG5s
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) March 25, 2019
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