George Paul Schmitt (born March 6, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for one season in the National Football League (NFL).
After playing college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, he was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the 1983 NFL draft.
After attending Marple Newtown Senior High School in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Schmitt played college football at the University of Delaware for the Fightin' Blue Hens.
[3] He earned first-team All-American honors from the Associated Press and American Football Coaches Association, first-team All-Eastern College Athletic Conference, Outstanding Senior Athlete Award, and the Outstanding Senior Defensive Player Award during his senior season.
[5] In his rookie season, he recovered a fumble in the Cardinals' 44–14 win over the San Diego Chargers.