Prep Redzone Iowa last wrote about Schlichting at this time a year ago. He was coming off a strong sophomore season. It was about time we checked in with the impactful presence in the trenches at Cherokee Washington. Schlichting disrupted the proceedings of the opposing offenses from the D-Line. He totaled 46.5 tackles, 25 of which were solo stops, and recorded 12.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. The junior also picked off a pass. Schlichting illustrates how he got the job done during his 11th-grade highlight video. Most of it features him working as a defensive end. From there, it’s an impressive combination of power and speed. He fires off of the snap and is capable of defeating blockers with quickness and strength. He operates with violent hands. Schlichting sets the edge well and separates easily from blocks when the play comes his way. All of the traits that lead to success on defense help him find the same on the other side of the ball.

Standing out for his strength, Schlichting could fit on either side of the ball on the next level. He’s a big kid who can add mass comfortably while keeping his quickness and agility. We witness his abilities during his sophomore highlight video. Schlichting embraces the game’s physicality and operates with a high motor, playing through the whistle. On defense, he puts his athletic ability to good use coming off of the edge, where he performs under control and with sound technique.