A talented three-sport athlete playing football, track, and basketball, Hayden Schulte Hayden Schulte 5'11" | 155 lbs | WR/DB Carlisle | 2027 IA has proven himself as a stud for the Wildcats, and that athleticism has translated particularly well as a stellar No. 1 WR on the gridiron. Schulte led the team with 626 receiving yards on 38 receptions (16.5 YPC) and 9 TDs. A reliable slot WR who flashes impressive speed and an electric burst off the snap, Schulte is effective as a short-route runner who can rack up big yardage after the catch. Schulte works best in space, proving elusive and slippery to tackle, making him effective in the passing game, in jet sweep/reverse runs, and in the kick/punt return game. Schulte will remain to be the focal point in the passing game for QB CJ Haug CJ Haug 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB/ATH Carlisle | 2027 State IA as they both enter their senior campaigns.

Schulte led the way for Carlisle’s receiving corps in 2025, accounting for more than half of the yards piled up through the air. The junior caught 38 balls for 626 yards and nine of the team’s 11 receiving touchdowns. He picked up 18 yards on his lone carry. Schulte averaged 20.9 yards on nine kick returns and 13.0 yards on six punt returns. He chipped in three solo tackles as well. Schulte doesn’t yet have a highlight video on his Hudl page, but it does house clips from his 11th-grade campaign. He’s a proficient route runner with a quick burst and speed in the open field. A strong all-around athlete that is playing basketball this winter, Schulte possesses the skills to win a lot of battles against the secondary and coverage teams.