Sam Schlueter

Position:
OL
Ht./Wt.:
6-6 / 325
Hometown:
Victoria, Minn.
High School:
Mayer Lutheran
Letters:
4
Class:
Redshirt Senior

PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
2022 Hula Bowl invitation
Academic All-Big Ten (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)
All-Big Ten Honorable Mention (2021, 2020, 2019)
Offensive Trench Award (2019)

2021: Started all 13 games and blocked for an offense that totaled 4,681 yards and averaged 25.46 points per game. Game-by-Game: Started against Ohio State and blocked for an offense that produced 31 points, 408 total yards (203 rushing, 205 passing) and 24 first downs • started against Miami and protected for an offense that rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two scores • started at Colorado and blocked for an offense that rushed for four touchdowns and totaled 441 (277 rushing, 164 passing) yards of offense • started against Bowling Green • started at Purdue and protected for an offense that gained 294 yards and did not allow a sack • started against Nebraska and blocked for an offense that totaled 396 yards and scored 30 points • started against Maryland and protected for an offense that did not allow a sack and one that scored 34 points and totaled 451 yards (326 rushing, 125 passing) • blocked for an offense that did not allow a sack at Northwestern and one that rushed for four touchdowns and totaled 442 yards of offense (308 rushing and 134 passing) in 40:09 with the ball • started against Illinois • started and blocked for an offense that ran 83 plays and totaled 409 yards of offense (189 rushing and 220 passing) at Iowa • blocked for an offense that passed for 196 yards and two touchdowns and one that rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns at Indiana • paved the way for Minnesota to total 274 yards in a win against Wisconsin, which included 18.1 yards per completion • started against West Virginia and helped lead Minnesota to 249 rushing yards and an 18-6 win in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl.

2020 • SENIOR SEASON: Started all seven games at left tackle and blocked for an offense that totaled 2,738 yards and averaged 27.3 points per game. Game-by-Game: Started against Michigan and at Maryland • blocked for an offense that totaled 541 yards (325 rushing and 216 passing) and 41 points at Illinois • started against Iowa • blocked for an offense that totaled 394 yards (264 passing; 130 rushing and five rushing TDs) against Purdue and did not allow a sack • started at Nebraska and did not allow a sack as the offense rushed for 206 yards and passed for 181 yards • started at Wisconsin and protected for an offense that gained 326 yards.

2019 • JUNIOR SEASON: Started all 13 games at left tackle and blocked for an offense that totaled 5,616 yards (third most in school history), 3,293 passing yards (school record), 294 first downs (second most in school history), 443 points (second most in school history) and a scoring average of 34.1 points per game (three most in school history). Game-by-Game: Started at left tackle against South Dakota State • blocked for an offense that totaled 380 yards at Fresno State and one that threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns against Georgia Southern • protected for an offense that threw for 396 yards (most in a game since 2009) and four touchdowns at Purdue • blocked for a balanced offense against Illinois, as team totaled 487 yards (15 passing, 332 rushing) and five touchdowns (3 passing, 2 rushing) • recovered one fumble against Nebraska and blocked for an offense that rushed for 322 yards and four touchdowns • blocked for an offense that gained 443 yards and allowed zero sacks at Rutgers • blocked for an offense that scored 52 points, totaled 498 yards and did not allow a sack against Maryland • protected for an offense that completed 90% of its passes (18-of-20) and threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns against Penn State • provided protection for an offense that threw for 368 yards and one touchdown at Iowa • protected for an offense that rushed for 212 yards and one touchdown and threw for 211 yards and four touchdowns at Northwestern • started against Wisconsin • protected for an offense that gained 494 yards against Auburn and did not allow a sack in the Outback Bowl.

2018 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in all 13 games and started seven (five at right tackle and two at left tackle) • blocked for a Minnesota offense that averaged 28.9 points per game (tied for second most in a season since 2005) and one that rushed for 23 touchdowns and threw for 20 touchdowns (first time since 2006 Minnesota reached 20 passing and rushing touchdowns in a season). Game-by-Game: Started against New Mexico State and blocked for an offense that gained 522 yards • enabled Minnesota to rush and pass for more than 200 yards in the same game for the first time since Nov. 5, 2016, against Purdue (span of 16 games) • helped pave the way for Gophers to gain 307 yards of offense against Fresno State • blocked for an offense that passed for three touchdowns against Miami • blocked for an offense that picked up 23 first downs and controlled the ball for 33:29 at Maryland • started against Iowa • played on special teams at Ohio State • competed at Nebraska and started against Indiana • started at left tackle at Illinois and blocked for an offense that passed for 260 yards • saw action against Purdue and Northwestern • started at tight end in a win at Wisconsin and helped block for an offense that allowed zero sacks and rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns • helped pave the way for Minnesota to rush for 260 yards and two touchdowns and throw for two touchdowns against Georgia Tech.

2017 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in 10 games and started the final six of the season (one at left tackle and five at right tackle) • protected for an offense that rushed for 2,189 yards and 20 touchdowns and passed for 1,513 yards and nine scores • offensive line allowed only 22 sacks and 62 tackles for loss. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut in a relief role at Oregon State • competed against Middle Tennessee • saw extensive action at left tackle in a relief role at Purdue • saw action as a reserve tackle and helped provide coverage for team to pass for 216 yards and three touchdowns • made his first career start (right tackle) and blocked for an offense that rushed for 292 yards against Illinois • started at Iowa and at Michigan • started at left tackle against Nebraska and blocked for an offense that rushed for 409 yards (eighth most in school history) and six touchdowns (most since 2013) • started at Northwestern and against Wisconsin.

2016: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mayer Lutheran High School • captained the Crusaders to a 7-4 overall record and 5-3 mark in conference play • saw action along the offensive line and as a receiver while also playing defense • named Associated Press First Team All-State as an offensive lineman • competed in 36 total games • as a senior, notched 87 tackles (7.9 per game), six sacks for a loss of 46 yards and forced a fumble • as a junior, registered 68 tackles and caught seven passes for 65 yards and a touchdown • tallied 52 tackles and recovered four fumbles across his sophomore and freshman campaigns • also lettered in baseball and basketball • ranked as a three-star prospect by Rivals, Scout, 247Sports and ESPN • 247Sports ranked him as the No. 5 prospect in the state, while ESPN had him at No. 9 and Rivals at No. 10 • Rivals, Scout, 247Sports and ESPN listed him as the No. 2 offensive lineman in Minnesota • Scout tabbed him as the No. 14 offensive tackle in the Midwest region and No. 50 tackle in the nation.

PERSONAL: Son of Daniel and Wendy Schlueter • has two sisters (Hailey and Cassie) • father Daniel played football at the University of Minnesota Duluth.