Middle Linebacker
No. 59
Nebraska
"The Giants obtained Schmit as a free agent prior to 1975 training camp on the advice of linebacker coach Marty Schottenheimer who had coached Bob at Portland of the WFL. Schmit was considered one of the top middle linebackers in the WFL during the 1974 season, leading Portland in tackles. When he became a free agent, several NFL teams contacted him and offered contracts. Bob enjoyed a solid preseason, coming up with an interception and a 44-yard return in a win over San Diego, then proved valuable as a reserve in the regular season and as a hitter on special teams.
Schmit played for two seasons at Nebraska as a linebacker. He was chiefly a reserve on those Cornhusker teams, and was subsequently not drafted by an NFL team. Bob signed with Portland where, given an opportunity to play regularly, he developed into an outstanding player.
Robert Steven Schmit was born in Astroria, New York but grew up in famed Boystown, Nebraska where he excelled at all sports. After his graduation from Boystown High School, he moved on to the University of Nebraska. His favorite form of entertainment is music and his major hobby is old and antique cars."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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