Coach’s take on Miami four-star TE commit Brock Schott: “He’s every coach’s dream”

Leo (Ind.) four-star 2025 tight end and Miami commit Brock Schott made a name for himself as one of the top tight ends in this year’s recruiting class during his junior year, and as a result programs across the nation were vying for his services.

Hauling in 35 receptions for 743 yards and six touchdowns, Schott was a catalyst on the offensive side of the ball for Leo High School head coach Jason Doerffler’s squad. But Schott’s impact did not stop there, as he also recorded 67 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, and 19 sacks, which was the most in the state of Indiana last season. 

That ability to make an impact on both sides of the ball is one of many things Doerffler explains about why Hurricane fans should be excited with Schott now on the board as Miami’s seventh commit in the 2025 cycle. 

“I think his versatility as a football player is what stands out the most,” Doerffler told CaneSport. “As a tight end, he’s extremely fast and runs very well while also being a great blocker. He’s physical and a weight room guy, which gives us the ability to use him in a lot of different ways. I’m sure at the college level that will be the case too. Defensively for us he’s our best player and is explosive. He can impact the game on both sides. Just a great football player and a great kid.”

With that type of impact on both sides of the ball, Doerffler compared the 6-foot-3.5, 215-pound Miami commit to former five-star LB Jaylon Smith, who also hails from the Hoosier State, and someone whom Doerffler previously coached against.  Coming out of Bishop Luers High School, Smith was one of the most sought-after athletes in the country as he rushed for 1,265 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns while defensively notching 72 tackles (43 solo), 19.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and seven pass deflections. 

“He has the ability to impact the game that way,” Doerffler explained when he compared Schott to Smith. “With Jaylon Smith during high school, you would have to run the other way. He would shut down defensively on one side of the field, and that’s the kind of impact that Brock has on that side of the ball. And when you get the ball into his hands, he can do some amazing things.”

Over the last two years, Doerffler has seen Schott develop both as a ball player and as a leader for his program, which finished with an 11-3 record last season. According to the On3 Industry Ranking, Schott is the No. 198-ranked prospect in the 2025 class. 

“The thing I’m most proud of is his development as a leader in addition to what he has contributed on the field,” Doerffler said. “He has the ability to influence a lot of people with the way he acts and the way he leads. He’s really worked at that and has really developed into a team leader for us. It’s not just because of his performance on the field. He does a lot of things off it that really help him lead his teammates.”

That focus on not only wanting to better himself but his teammates … plus his high-motor … are reasons Doerffler believes Schott will find success at Miami and beyond. 

“He pays attention to every detail and has gotten better at every aspect of his game,” Doerffler said. “There’s never a question about whether or not Brock is playing hard. He plays with an extremely high motor and is a coach’s dream.” 

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