He entered the National Football League (NFL) in 2013 when he signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

Schmidt signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent, following the 2013 NFL draft, on July 15, 2013.

[7] After initially not being tendered an offer as a restricted free agent after the 2016 season, on March 8, 2017, Schmidt re-signed with the Bills.

[8] On September 2, 2018, Schmidt was released by the Bills after the team claimed Corey Bojorquez off waivers.

[14] In October 2019, Schmidt was selected by the Los Angeles Wildcats in the 2020 XFL Draft's open phase.