Stuart Schweigert

Stuart Schweigert

No. 20, 30, 39
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1981-06-21) June 21, 1981 (age 43) Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:	Saginaw (MI) Heritage
College:	Purdue
NFL draft:	2004  / round: 3 / pick: 67
Career history
As a player:
Oakland Raiders (2004–2007) Washington Redskins (2008)* New York Giants (2008)* Detroit Lions (2008) Omaha Nighthawks (2010–2012)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Saginaw Sting (Head coach) (2015) Saginaw Valley State (Tight ends) (2015)
As an executive:
Saginaw Sting – Director of player development (2011) Saginaw Sting – Co-owner (2012–2015) Continental Indoor Football League – Co-owner (2013–2014)
Career highlights and awards
UFL Defensive Player of the Year (2011) Second-team All-American (2003) Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2000) 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2001, 2003) Second-team All-Big Ten (2002) Career interception record at Purdue (30)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 325 Forced fumbles: 2 Fumble recoveries: 4 Pass deflections: 21 Interceptions: 4
Player stats at PFR

Stuart Eric Schweigert (born June 21, 1981) is a former American football safety. He played college football at Purdue and played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons, from 2004 to 2008. He was drafted in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders.

Early life

Schweigert played quarterback and safety for Saginaw Heritage High School in Saginaw, Michigan. As a senior, he was ranked as the No. 9 defensive back and No. 78 player overall in the nation by Prep Football Report. He was ranked as the No. 18 best skill athlete by SuperPrep and a four-star recruit (out of five) by Rivals.com. He amassed 1,502 rushing yards with 22 touchdowns as an option quarterback, threw for 500 yards with four touchdowns, and recorded 50 tackles with three interceptions and seven pass breakups on defense as a senior. He was timed in 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash, and won the Michigan state champion in the 100 meters with a time of 10.45 defeating Charles Rogers. He placed third in the 200 meters in 21.6.

College career

While at Purdue, Schweigert started his entire career; winning a Big Ten Championship his freshman year. He played in 4 bowl games; the 2001 Rose Bowl, the 2001 and 2002 Sun Bowls and the 2003 Capital One Bowl. He collected 17 career interceptions, besting the previous school career record mark of 11 set by Rod Woodson, who also played for the Oakland Raiders. He was selected as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year following the 2000 season, was voted 1st Team All-Big Ten twice and 2nd Team All-Big Ten twice. Entering his Senior season (2003), he was tabbed as a Playboy All-American, he was also selected to be the All-Big Ten Academic 1st Team. He finished 9th all-time in total tackles (360) and 11th in solo tackles (226). In his final game at Ross–Ade Stadium he had two interceptions, including a game-clinching pick in a 27–14 victory over Iowa. Following the 2003 Capital One Bowl, he played in the 2004 Senior Bowl; helping the North team to a 17–0 victory.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	218 lb (99 kg)	31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m)	9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m)	4.45 s	1.57 s	2.62 s	3.89 s	6.68 s	38 in (0.97 m)	10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)	18 reps
Arm and hand spans from Pro Day, all other values from NFL Combine. [1]

Oakland Raiders

Schweigert was drafted in the third round (67th overall) of the 2004 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders. ^[2] In his rookie year, he put up 52 tackles (43 solo, nine assisted) and three pass deflections. The following year, he improved to 87 tackles (70 solo, 17 assisted), seven pass deflections and two interceptions (against the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs).

In 2006, he continued to improve by amassing 107 tackles (86 solo, 21 assisted) and four pass deflections. In 2007, Schweigert was injured and only recorded 69 tackles (56 solo, 13 assisted), four pass deflections and two interceptions.

On May 21, 2008, Schweigert was officially released by the Raiders.

Washington Redskins

On June 2, 2008, Schweigert was signed by the Washington Redskins. He was cut by the Redskins on August 4, 2008, due to his poor performance throughout preseason.

New York Giants

On August 11, 2008, Schweigert signed with the New York Giants. He was released by the Giants on August 30 during final cuts.

Detroit Lions

Schweigert was signed by the Detroit Lions on November 19, 2008, after the team waived safety LaMarcus Hicks. He played six games with the team but was eventually cut by the Lions on September 5, 2009, before the regular season.

Omaha Nighthawks

In May 2010, Schweigert signed with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. Schweigert played with the Nighthawks until their collapse midway through the 2012 season. During the 2011 season, Schweigert played well enough to earn the UFL's Defensive Player of the Year Award. ^[3]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2004	OAK	16	3	52	43	9	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0
2005	OAK	16	13	89	72	17	0.0	0	2	35	0	33	9	2	3	3	0
2006	OAK	16	16	107	86	21	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	1	0	0
2007	OAK	15	10	68	56	12	0.0	1	2	10	0	10	4	0	0	0	0
2008	DET	6	0	9	9	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		69	42	325	266	59	0.0	1	4	45	0	33	21	2	4	3	0

Coaching career

On April 7, 2015, Schweigert was named the head coach of the Saginaw Sting, a franchise that he and two others own. ^[4]

On August 13, 2015, Schweigert joined the Saginaw Valley State University coaching staff as an offensive assistant helping work with tight ends, along with responsibilities with special teams and running the scout team defense. ^[5] On September 18, 2015, Schweigert was relieved of his duties with the team after an DUI arrest. ^[6]

Personal life

In 2011, Schweigert was the Director of Player Development for the Saginaw Sting. ^[7] Later in the year, he and two other businessmen joined up to buy the franchise, and they now play in the Continental Indoor Football League. ^[8] The Sting went undefeated in 2012, winning the 2012 CIFL Championship Game by a score of 35–7 over the Dayton Silverbacks. In July 2012, Rob Licht, Jim O'Brien and Schweigert, purchased the CIFL from Jeff Spiteleri. Schweigert and the other new owners of the league look to help current teams brand their product better, as well as look to expand the league, but their primary goal is to have competitive franchises. ^[9]

References

1. "Stuart Schweigert, DS #3 FS, Purdue". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
2. "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
3. "UFL Announces 2011 award winners". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
4. Cory Butzin (April 7, 2015). "Saginaw Sting make coaching change, former NFL safety Stuart Schweigert takes over as head coach". www.mlive.com. MLive Media Group. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
5. A. J. Hoffman (July 15, 2015). "Former N.F.L. Player Schweigert Set To Join SVSU Football Program". www.saginawvalleyjournal.com. The Saginaw Valley Journal. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
6. Jeff Schrier (September 18, 2015). "SVSU cuts ties with ex-NFL player Stu Schweigert after DUI arrest". www.mlive.com. MLive Media Group. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
7. Stuart Schweigert gets chance to spread football wings as Saginaw Sting director of player development Archived 2011-03-01 at the Wayback Machine
8. Kyle Austin (November 11, 2011). "Local ownership group, including Stuart Schweigert, purchase Saginaw Sting indoor football team" . Retrieved December 13, 2011.
9. Kyle Austin (July 10, 2012). "Saginaw Sting ownership group buys Continental Indoor Football League". www.mlive.com. M Live. Retrieved July 11, 2012.

External links

• Purdue Boilermakers bio
• Stu's Crew
• Just Sports Stats