Despite multiple hurdles and injuries, Luke Schoonmaker has been able to successfully launch his NFL dream. The Dallas Cowboys drafted the 24-year-old tight end in the second round of the NFL Draft in April 2023, with the aim of him making a profound impact on the team’s gameplay. 

However, the Cowboys encountered an unforeseen hurdle in their plans for Schoonmaker that caused a major delay in his development during a crucial period. But the rookie has been able to navigate through trying times and hopes to outshine everyone in the upcoming games. His journey to success has been well documented and presented by a retail behemoth, which is ranked as the world’s 487th most valuable company by market cap. Now, he’s ready to be back on the field. 

Schoonmaker: Rookie on the rise 

NFL Player documentaries are in vogue given the early success of Peyton Manning’s streaming television documentary series, ‘Quarterbacks’, which aired on Netflix. Season 1 featured NFL stars such as Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota, and it was recently announced that Netflix has given the green light for a second season of the series. ROOK, on similar lines, is a video series presented by 7-Eleven that features the Dallas Cowboys’ rookies. The series provides an insight into the lives of the rookies, their journey to the NFL, and their experiences with the Dallas Cowboys. 

Luke Schoonmaker played a pivotal role in Michigan’s 2022 offense as a versatile tight end amassing over 50 snaps in six consecutive games. Unfortunately, the 6-foot-6, 250-pounder sustained an upper-body injury in Week 10 against Rutgers, forcing him to sit out the following two games. Summer injuries, on the other hand, disrupted his freshman-year progress and may have contributed to him falling behind in the competition for the top tight end spot, which is currently led by Jake Ferguson. 

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Ferguson might lead Schoonmaker, but the latter remains a favorite amongst the NFL community, as many are convinced about his potential to transform into a legendary footfall star. 

Luke Schoonmaker is an undeniable asset

There is a certain flare about the young tight end’s play that has attracted favorable comments from many, including his own teammates and head coach. McCarthy, head coach for Dallas Cowboys said. “Missed a lot of time early and he’s done a nice job with his opportunities. Football comes natural to him. You can tell he’s high in his awareness, but good to see him get into the flow of the offense.”

It’s evident that McCarthy and the Cowboys value Schoonmaker’s attributes, and there’s undoubtedly untapped potential in his combination of intelligence and innate football skills. His teammates share similar views, with Cowboys quarterback Will Grier dishing out praise, “Big body, big target…I think he is going to be a good player. I like what he’s doing.” 

Schoonmaker, however, keeps his eyes on the prize as he tries to heal completely before he is able to unleash his full potential,  “I’m really trying to get the rest of my foot strong around it so I don’t have any issues…It’s been good to feel like that.”

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