Began his SIU career as a walk-on, but has developed into one of the team’s best linemen.

2001 Season
Started the first eight games at right tackle, before missing the last three games with a knee injury...Helped pave the way for 1,000-yard rusher Tom Koutsos... Offensive line yielded only 11 sacks.

2000 Season
Played in all 11 games as a backup on the line.

1999 Season
Did not see action.

1998 Season
Redshirted.

High School
Two-time all-conference pick...Named to the all-South team as a senior... Helped lead team to a third place finish in the 1997 state playoffs...Also lettered in basketball...

Worth Knowing
Majoring in automotive technology...Son of Dale and Ellen Schafer...Born Sept. 29, 1979.