John Michael Schmitz

Gophers' John Michael Schmitz taken by the Giants in the second round

Schmitz is the first Gopher taken in the 2023 NFL Draft

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Gophers' John Michael Schmitz taken by the Giants in the second round

Schmitz is the first Gopher taken in the 2023 NFL Draft

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