2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Riley Schick, OL, University of Regina

• Name: Riley Schick
• Position: IOL (Interior Oline)
• College: University of Regina
• Height: 6’1”
• Weight: 305
• Instagram: rileyschickster_

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

• My ability to see a defensive, make clear and quick calls to get a group of 5 guys on the same page.

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

• That I have been on a CFL team for two years. I understand how camps, practices, and meetings go. As well as the expectations that are set among the team.

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

• I would donate to the Canadian Society. I have lost too many great people in my life from cancer. It seems that the people who least deserve, it pass away from the disease. 

Who was your role model?

• Without a doubt it’s my father. He is always there when my family needs, whether its advice, guidance, or encouragement he knows what we need to hear. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

• The Pittsburgh Steelers, mostly because I watched the Pittsburg Penguins first. So it was easy to keep my favourite teams in the same place. Plus the Steelers have a great coach with a mentality, and grit to get the team where it needs to go. 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

• I would say, Jerry. He is a person that everyone is excited to see everyday. He had a great spring camp this year and is looking to get into the mix, I think he will do great things. 

What is your biggest pet peeve?

• Listing to people chew, especially when you can hear it with their mouth closed. Another one would be not closing the draws in the tool box, I got that one from my Dad. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

• I have two, Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Stobbs. Both teachers helped with creating an environment that allow you to be yourself. They also provided support in and out of school. 

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

• When I tore my ACL. It ended my final season in the CJFL. The weight of not being able to help my team, and have to wait a long time to get into surgery. Weighed on my mental really bad. So by the time I got surgery, I got told is that i wouldn’t be ready for next season. I worked hard to get ready for the season, and ended up starting for my team. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

• It would be the Western Pizza, on 9th Ave N Regina. It was a walkthrough day tradition for us on the Oline to go there. All I remember are good times with great people. 

What is your favorite snack food?

• Banana Bread! Especially when its homemade! 

What is your degree in?

• Business, with a major hopefully to be in accounting. 

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

• Sidney Crosby, Dave Kindig, and my Grandfather. These are 3 people who I have looked up to in my life. Sidney Crosby because he is a phenomenal athlete and person. Dave Kindig because he inspired me (along with my dad) to become a mechanic as well as an auto-body man. My Grandfather because he taught me how to make homemade sausage, and I miss those times sitting with him and listening to him talk. 

What is your biggest weakness?

• As of right now, it would be my strength. Compared to others my age I don’t lift the same as them. But it has been a focus of mine to do extra in the weight room.