He was 2nd leg in 4 x 100 meter relay team, as well as an excellent basketball player known for dunking.

Due to his size and surprising quickness and mobility, he was converted to tight end in 2000 and played three seasons (1999–2001) at Texas Christian University.

Schobel was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round, with the 67th overall pick, of the 2002 NFL draft.

[2] Schobel played four years with the Bengals where he tallied 90 receptions for 938 yards and nine touchdowns.

In 2006, Schobel became an unrestricted free agent and signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.