University of Minnesota Athletics

2019 Football Roster

gophers defensive lineman Keonte Schad (19)
Jersey Number 19

Keonte Schad

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-3 / 295
  • Hometown:
    Madison, Wis.
  • High School:
    Madison East High School
  • Prev School:
    Ellsworth Community College
  • Class:
    Junior
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2020)

2020 SENIOR SEASON: Played in four games • made eight tackles. Game-by-Game: Made two tackles against Michigan • assisted on one tackle at Maryland • missed the Illinois, Iowa and Purdue games • registered three tackles at Nebraska • made two tackles at Wisconsin. 

2019 JUNIOR SEASON: Played in all 13 games • recorded 21 tackles including 2.5 for loss. Game-by-Game: Made Minnesota debut against South Dakota State • recorded one tackle against Fresno State • notched five tackles including one for a loss against Georgia Southern • tallied two tackles including one for a loss against Purdue • registered two tackles against Illinois • saw action against Nebraska • registered two tackles against Rutgers • made one tackle against Maryland • notched one tackle against Penn State • recorded one tackle at Iowa • tallied two tackles including one for loss at Northwestern • registered three tackles against Wisconsin • notched one tackle against Auburn in the Outback Bowl. 

OVERVIEW: A 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: Will enroll at Minnesota in January 2019 after attending 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).

Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06