Derek Schouman (born March 11, 1985) is an American former professional

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in the

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(NFL). He was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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. He also played for the

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Early life

Born in

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, Schouman was raised in

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. He attended

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, where he lettered in football and was a two-year starter as a tight end. As a junior, he was an impact player for the State Championship team. As a senior, he was a first-team All-Southern Idaho Conference selection and as a junior, he was a second-team All-Southern Idaho Conference selection.

College career

Schouman was a four-year starter at

. Perhaps his greatest claim to fame was catching a fourth-down touchdown pass in overtime of the Broncos' win over

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in the

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which set up the now-famous

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-to- Ian Johnson

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for the winning two-point conversion.

Statistics

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Schouman recorded 3 receptions for 19 yards as an H-Back before suffering a season-ending

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against the

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in 2007. He started fourteen games in 2008 and 2009 before being placed on injured reserve early in 2009 with a knee injury. The Bills placed him on injured reserve again in 2010 and waived him on September 8, 2010.

St. Louis Rams

Schouman was signed by the St. Louis Rams on November 17, 2010. He played in four games for the Rams in 2010. He became an unrestricted free agent in July 2011.

Washington Redskins

On August 10, 2011, Schouman signed with the

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. He was released by the team on September 3, 2011.

New Orleans Saints

The following year, the

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signed Schouman on July 25, 2012. He was released on August 31, 2012.

Post-career

Since retiring from professional football, Schouman has worked as a real estate agent for Amherst Madison in

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References

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