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2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Luke Schuerman, DL, Johns Hopkins

Luke Schuerman the high motored pass rusher Johns Hopkins recently sat down with Brian Ault of Draft Diamonds
Luke Schuerman the highly motored pass rusher at Johns Hopkins recently sat down with Brian Ault of Draft Diamonds
  • Name: Luke Schuermann
  • Position: DL
  • College: Johns Hopkins University
  • Height: 6’4
  • Weight: 255
  • Twitter: @lukescherms
  • Instagram: @luke.scherms

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?

My speed and ability to bend while rushing the passer has helped the most to my success on the football field.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

I have loved football since I can remember but I first started playing when I was 9 years old.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

Football is truly the thing in my life that I am most passionate about. To be able to play professional football has always been a dream of mine. I have spent many hour working on my craft and watching film and working on my craft both in and out of season while having a heavy academic workload. I think I would continue to get better if I could focus solely on football.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

I would donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America
What is the best advice you have ever received?

My first defensive coordinator ever in third grade would always tell us: “Short term memory: if you make a mistake forget about it before the next play.” It applies to much more than just football for me.

Who was your childhood hero?

I have two. First, I have always looked up to my grandpa. In the football world it was Luke Kuechly. I loved watching him play at Boston College and wanted to approach the game like he did.

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?

The most underrated teammate is the guy who always keeps things light and stays positive which helps the team keep pushing forward through the tough times.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve is complaining.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

The biggest adversity for me was when everything was getting canceled due to COVID. I missed the second half of my senior year of high school and my first season of college football. In a time where everything was uncertain and disappointing, it was hard to find the motivation to train. I approached the time as a great opportunity to improve and just kept working. It all paid off when I had a great season my sophomore in 2021.

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

Johns Hopkins is an academically rigorous school, but in my major I am lucky to have a great group of friends. We support each other, it makes the learning more enjoyable and less stressful.

What is your favorite snack food?

Garden salsa sun chips.

What is the best part of football?

The best part of football is the guys on the team. Being able to play on Saturdays with my best friends beside me is unmatched.

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?

I am willing to do whatever it take for my team to win.

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?

I would compare myself to TJ Watt.

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

I would have dinner with Ernest Hemingway, Bill Belichick, and David Goggins

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