Derek Schouman


Derek Schouman is a former professional athlete in the NFL. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boise State.
He has also played for the St. Louis Rams.

Early years

Schouman attended Eagle High School in Eagle, Idaho and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-year starter as a tight end. As a Junior, he was an impact player for the State Championship team. As a senior, he was a first team All-Southern Idaho Conference selection and as a junior, he was a second team All-Southern Idaho Conference selection.

College career

Schouman was a four-year starter at Boise State. Perhaps his greatest claim to fame was catching a fourth-down touchdown pass in overtime of the Broncos' win over Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl which set up the now-famous Jared Zabransky-to-Ian Johnson Statue of Liberty play for the winning two-point conversion.

Statistics

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Schouman recorded 3 receptions for 19 yards as an H-Back before suffering a season-ending sprained ankle against the Cincinnati Bengals in 2007. He started fourteen games in 2008 and 2009 before being placed on injured reserve early in 2009 with a knee injury. The Bills placed him on injured reserve again in 2010 and waived him on September 8, 2010.

St. Louis Rams

Schouman was signed by the St. Louis Rams on November 17, 2010.

Washington Redskins

On August 10, 2011, Schouman signed with the Washington Redskins. He was released by the team on September 3, 2011.

Post-career life

Schouman now works as a REALTOR® for Amherst Madison in Boise, ID.