Springfield should be in fine hands going forward as they continue their rebuild, with Conner Schmitt Conner Schmitt 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB/LB Springfield | 2029 State MN flashing as a talented ball-carrier to lead an impressive group of underclassmen for the Tigers. Schmitt may not see more playing time immediately as he may more likely move into the Tigers No. 2/3 RB role, but after averaging 13 yards per run on 11 carries and scoring 3 TDs on his few reps, Schmitt should have more opportunities to pound the rock for the varsity lineup. An underrated athlete who possesses the speed, power, and agility to create big plays in the backfield, Schmitt will be a promising piece for the Tigers’ offense to watch going forward as he continues his development.

Springfield had another strong showing in 2025, and through their success came a batch of underclassmen that will look to sustain their success over the coming years. One of those underclassmen that stood out was Conner Schmitt Conner Schmitt 5'10" | 160 lbs | RB/LB Springfield | 2029 State MN , who in just 3 appearances ran for 143 yards on just 11 carries (13 YPC) and 3 rushing TDs. Schmitt made up for his smaller size with impressive breakaway speed and an underlying level of strength, notably evident by his testing numbers, which include a 320 lb squat, a 315 lb deadlift, and an impressive 33″ vertical jump. Schmitt should quickly find himself receiving more reps in the backfield heading into 2026, which will give him more opportunities to flash his big-play potential.