Brenden Schooler

S · 5th season

YR 5

Current depth chart

FS3ThirdYR 5

Depth relationships

FS131Kevin Byard III→FS223Jaylen Reed→

FS341Brenden SchoolerSELECTED

Bio

Brenden Schooler is a safety and special teams contributor for the New England Patriots, standing 6'1" and weighing 210 pounds. Signed as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2022, Schooler played college football at Oregon, Arizona, and Texas. In his 2024 season, he appeared in all 17 games, recording 4 total tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 quarterback hits while leading the team with 9 special teams tackles. He earned AP All-Pro First Team honors as a special teams player and made his first Pro Bowl selection. In 2025, Schooler was named team captain for the first time and accumulated 10 total tackles through mid-season play.

Brenden Schooler played 3 games in 2025 with a 3% share of defensive snaps.

Player information

Height6'1"Weight210 lbHometownDana Point, CAAge29CollegeTexas · Arizona · OregonDraftedUndrafted free agent · signed with PatriotsExperience4 NFL seasons

Contract

$3.0Mper year · AAV