Comcast Draft Profiles: Shann Schillinger Edition

by Dave Choate on Apr 28, 2010 8:00 AM EDT in NFL Draft

As announced previously in this space, Comcast has generously agreed to support the best NFL community around -- us! As part of that effort, between now and the end of the 2010 NFL season Comcast will be sponsoring a variety of special editorial and interactive features on our site.

We're doing the draft in reverse with the help of Comcast (It's Bombastic!) First up is safety and awesome name Shann Schillinger, who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. You'll find our profile of him after the jump.

Name: Shann Schillinger

Alias: Clearly Photoshopped Head

Age:23

College: Montana, home of Kroy Biermann

2010 Role: Backup safety/special teamer/practice squadder

Reminds Us Faintly Of: Matt Giordano at worst, smaller Sammy Knight at best

Why He's Good: Productive college player who racked up 10 picks and 19 passes defensed in 57 games. Posted big tackle numbers yearly, too, topping out at 108 in 2008. Ran a 4.51 40 yard dash at Montana's pro day and posted an impressive 37 inch vertical leap. Has a reputation as a smart player who is able to do anything that's asked of him. Extremely well-rounded safety. Versatile enough to play special teams.

Why He's Not: Not extremely athletic, so upside may be limited. Good ball skills, but may struggle in coverage at the NFL level. May struggle to down tight ends and big wide receivers at this level.

Notable Quotable: "I talked to the GM and head coach earlier today, and they asked me if I wanted to be a part of their team. I know that I have got a lot of hard work ahead of me, but I also have a chance to play in the NFL, which is a long-time goal and dream for me."

Bottom Line: Schillinger's a quality dude who will be a valuable backup safety and special teams player, as long as he can show enough to crack the roster in 2010.

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Nickname: ShannWow!

He’ll be wiping kick returners off the turf.

"It's called Thanksgiving for a reason. If I can give and people thank me for it, that's kind of the thing that makes me feel great inside." - Dunta

by TomQ on Apr 28, 2010 8:30 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs

I like it!

by Dave Choate on Apr 28, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Booya, it's green!

My plan is working [evil laughing]

"It's called Thanksgiving for a reason. If I can give and people thank me for it, that's kind of the thing that makes me feel great inside." - Dunta

by TomQ on Apr 29, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Dido That!

Watchin' Bobby Cox Turn Falcon Red Since 1991...
(A True ATLien)

by Dirtybyrdatl4life on Apr 28, 2010 10:25 AM EDT reply actions

Looks like he’s gonna be competing with about 5 other guys for that backup FS / “special teams demon” roster spot.

"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein

by orang3b on Apr 28, 2010 11:10 AM EDT reply actions

I think he wins out

At some point, getting younger at the position is the only good option left.

by Dave Choate on Apr 28, 2010 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions

"Montana's pro day"

Why does that make me giggle?

Sheriff Branford: The fact that you are a sheriff is not germane to the situation.
Buford T. Justice: The god damn Germans got nothin' to do with it!

by GonzoNole on Apr 28, 2010 11:21 AM EDT reply actions

ShannWow looks pretty small and light in the picture.

I’m be concerned about how he’ll fare against someone like Steven Jackson.

How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?

by AnOldBird on Apr 28, 2010 1:29 PM EDT reply actions

Long as he puts on at least another 15 pounds, I like him!

by Caviarhound on Apr 28, 2010 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

sounds like a winner

there is an interesting article on yahoo about shann with a remarkable story from his childhood.
apparently, a coyote got into their home in the middle of the night when he was 7 and the little dude actually killed the animal with a damn kitchen knife.

sounds like the kind of guy you want on a team.

panther meat, maybe?

by dirtyburs on Apr 28, 2010 7:12 PM EDT reply actions

Holy shaz, that's amazing if true

Do you have that link? That defines tough.

by Dave Choate on Apr 28, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

about my car

yeah it doesn’t exist, but it just seemed like a good way to spruce up the theory and dialog of one shann shannaniger.

i’ll bet you it really happened though.

by dirtyburs on Apr 29, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Haha

He is from Montana, so I assumed it could be true.

by Dave Choate on Apr 29, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Photoshop fail.

I was amused.

"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, to either side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham

by Zippo729 on Apr 28, 2010 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

Haha

The Jordan Schafer Fan Club.

by acie4mvp on May 1, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Comcast? Luckily we never had to rely on quality customer service on this board.

by JCush on Apr 29, 2010 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

Hey guys, sorry for interrupting – I need your help – I’m writing a piece on the ages of offensive linemen in the NFL.

What is the most likely starting 5 along your OL for the upcoming season? For the best accuracy, I’d prefer to hear from you guys rather than trust my own opinions or an ESPN depth chart.

Thanks!

by JimmyK on Apr 30, 2010 8:27 AM EDT reply actions