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John
Michael Schmitz Jr.

#61

NYG Giants

6'3"

310lbs

27y/o

Overall Grade '26

58.5

21st/32 - Cs

Pass Block Grade '26

71.8

13th/32 - Cs

Run Block Grade '26

54.9

24th/32 - Cs

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John

Michael Schmitz Jr.

#61

NYG Giants

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/17/2026

John Michael Schmitz Jr. is an center for the New York Giants who earned a 58.5 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 21st among 32 qualified centers. He played 69 offensive snaps on the season.

His PFF pass-blocking grade of 71.8 ranked 13th among 32 qualified centers. His run-blocking grade of 54.9 ranked 24th at the position.

He allowed 2 total pressures in pass protection. That total included 0 sacks and 0 hits allowed to opposing pass rushers. He was flagged for 0 penalties over the course of the season.

Career

Teams

Year

New York Giants

2023 - Present

Minnesota Golden Gophers

2017 - 2022

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF first-team All American

2022

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

OFFENSE SNAPS PLAYED

8th/32 Cs

PENALTIES

1st/32 Cs

SACKS ALLOWED

1st/32 Cs

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Offensive Snaps Played

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Run Block Snaps Played

Penalties

Sacks Allowed

Hits Allowed

Total Pressure Allowed

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Snaps Played at LT

Snaps Played at LG

Snaps Played at C

Snaps Played at RG

Snaps Played at RT

Snaps Played at TE

John
Michael Schmitz Jr.

Summary Bio

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