Hoffschnieder measures in at 5’10 200-pounds playing LB/RB. He had 79 total tackles (35 solo, 44 assisted), 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, 2 PD, and 1 INT, 28 carries for 108 yards with 1 touchdown. Good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good speed, and jumping. Very good read and reaction. Good strength. Hoffschnieder is another downhill threat that excels at stuffing the run. Very good get off and block shedding. Very good tackling using his strength to pull down the ball carrier. Good zone coverage skills. As an offensive player, he demonstrates good vision with very good inside running. He follows his lineman in short yardage situations and gains the first down. I’m excited to see how he continues developing as a linebacker!

Hoffschneider is a fundamentally sound linebacker who consistently displays strong instincts and awareness. He totaled 79 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and a sack, while also recording an interception that highlighted his ability to read the quarterback and react quickly. Hoffschneider flows well to the football, maintains gap integrity and shows discipline in space. His tackling ability in the open field stands out, as he breaks down and can pop ball carriers with power. He processes plays efficiently and positions himself to limit explosive gains. Continued offseason work focused on explosiveness and acceleration could unlock another level to his game, setting the stage for a significant rise in the rankings.

Hoffschneider measures in at 5’10 200-pounds, playing LB and RB for Chatfield. This past season he had 79 total tackles (35 solo, 44 assisted), 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, 1 INT, and 2 PD with 28 carries for 108 yards and 1 touchdown. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. Hoffschneider is a bruising downhill linebacker. Very good read and reaction speed. Good strength. Very good run stopper and tackling. He wraps up the ballcarrier and throws them down easily. He has very good pursuit. Good blitzer as well. He has good zone coverage and can make plays in the passing game. Offensively, he has good vision and good inside running. Hoffschneider will use his good trucking and balance to gain extra yards consistently. Keep an eye on him to continue developing.

Hoffschneider transferred from Grandview to Chatfield and has been an impressive young linebacker for Chatfield. The 5’10 200-pound LB/RB has 64 total tackles (22 solo, 42 assisted), 3.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, 2 PD, and 1 FF. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, change of direction, good speed, and jumping. Hoffschneider has good read and reaction speed, consistently watching where the ball is. He’s a good run stopper. He stuffs up gaps or uses his good tackling to wrap the ball carrier and pull them down. Ryder has good pursuit, helping his teammates finish tackles. He’s good in zone coverage, and has the athletic ability to cover tight ends or running back out in space. Good block shedding and good get off speed. Hoffschneider has been developing into a great linebacker.

Hoffschneider had himself a nice freshman season for Grandview. The 5’10 200-pound linebacker had 45 total tackles (10 solo, 35 assisted) 8 TFL, and 1 pass deflection. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, good speed, lateral agility, and jumping. One thing of note is Hoffschneider’s mental processing. He watches the QB’s eyes and puts himself in the position to succeed. Good block shedding and a quick get off from the block. He’s a strong tackler, and it shows in the run game. Tackles towards the center of gravity and takes them down. Keep an eye out of Ryder.

Hoffschneider brings toughness and physicality to the linebacker position, proving his ability to attack downhill and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. He recorded 45 total tackles and eight tackles for loss, consistently shutting down plays before they could gain momentum. What sets him apart is his willingness to mix it up with bigger opponents in the trenches, a rare trait for a young player at the varsity level. With a year of experience under his belt, Hoffschneider is poised to take a significant leap forward and establish himself as one of the top linebackers in the Centennial League.