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6’0” • 201 lbs. • Born: 1.3.86 • North Dakota State • D7b – 2009 • 242nd Overall • Prescott H.S. • Prescott, Wis.

COLLEGE: Safety Nick Schommer was drafted by the Titans in hopes of providing contributions on special teams and depth in the secondary. The former North Dakota State standout earned third-team Associated Press All-American honors to cap a four-year career in which he tallied 186 tackles, one sack, 6.5 tackles for loss, 13 interceptions, 33 passes defensed and one forced fumble in 41 games (41 starts). His interception total tied for third on the school’s all-time career list. As a two-time team captain, he gained a reputation as an alert, physical defensive back with good range. The Prescott, Wis., native was selected by the Titans in the seventh round (242nd overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft.

TITANS TIDBITS:

• Schommer is an avid golfer who is working to lower his 11 handicap.

• During the summer of 2008, Schommer interned in the information technology department at Microsoft’s facility in Fargo.

• During another summer in college, he worked on the grounds crew for the city of Fargo, a line of work he continued from his high school employment.

• As a redshirt freshman, in addition to playing on the football team, Schommer played catcher and outfield for the baseball team.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• AS A SENIOR (2008), started 10 games and earned first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors after posting three interceptions, 54 tackles (fifth on team), 4.5 tackles for loss, 12 passes defensed and one sack. Ranked fourth in league in interceptions. Added third-team Associated Press FCS All-America honors.

• At Youngstown State (9/20), recorded career-high 11 tackles.

• Against Southern Illinois (10/4), named Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week after posting seven tackles, one tackle for loss and 54-yard interception return.

• AS A JUNIOR (2007), started all 11 games at free safety and led team with four interceptions (second in conference). Team captain finished third on squad with career-high 64 total tackles. Named first-team All-Great West by media.

• Against Southern Utah (10/27), earned GWFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for second time in career after recording pair of interceptions with two additional passes defensed.

• At South Dakota State (11/17), recorded season high nine tackles.

• AS A SOPHOMORE (2006), started nine games and led Bison with three interceptions. Added 36 tackles, two tackles for loss and seven passes defensed. Missed final two games with injury.

• Against Mississippi Valley State (10/14), scored only touchdown of career on 63-yard interception return. Was named Great West Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

• At Southern Utah (10/28), tallied crucial interception.

• AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2005), started all 11 games and recorded 32 tackles, three interceptions and six passes defensed.

• Against South Dakota State (11/12), picked off two passes in “Dakota Marker” victory.

• Also played catcher and outfield on baseball team as redshirt freshman, hitting .250 with 15 RBI, nine runs scored, six doubles, four stolen bases, one triple and one home run in 30 starts.

• Redshirted in 2004.

• Graduated in May 2009 with degree in management information systems.

PERSONAL:

• Single, splits time between Nashville and Prescott, Wis.

• At Prescott (Wis.) High School, named first-team All-State by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and honorable mention All-State by Associated Press and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. Was two-time first-team All-Conference, All-Northwest Region and team MVP, performing at both running back and defensive back. Totaled 111 carries for 958 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense while recording 124 tackles, two interceptions and three forced fumbles on defense.

• Also competed in baseball, making first-team All-State at catcher.

• Lists golf, video games, hunting and fishing as his hobbies.

• List of favorites: (movie) “Blow”; (TV show) “Nip/Tuck”; (actor) Johnny Depp; (music artists) Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Eminem and Nickelback; (school subjects) computer classes and bowling; (car) Cadillac CTS; (video game) Call of Duty; (magazine) Golf Magazine; (food) seafood; and (sports hero) Brett Favre.