A former four-star Notre Dame recruit and team captain who overcame a season-ending knee injury to hear his name called in round five.
Billy Schrauth was a fixture on Notre Dame's interior offensive line whenever he was healthy, helping power a Fighting Irish rushing attack that averaged better than 200 yards a game. Tampa Bay drafted him in the fifth round in 2026, betting on his physical, high-effort style to develop into a rotational interior lineman.
Path to the league
Schrauth grew up in Campbellsport, Wisconsin, and starred at St. Mary's Springs Academy, drawing offers from Ohio State and Wisconsin before committing to Notre Dame as a four-star recruit in the 2022 class. The Buccaneers selected him in the fifth round, 160th overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Schrauth appeared in 32 games over three seasons at Notre Dame with 22 starts split between right and left guard, stepping into the lineup as a redshirt freshman in 2023 when starter Rocco Spindler went down with a season-ending injury. He served as a team captain and helped anchor an offensive line that powered Notre Dame's ground game to 203.4 rushing yards per game and 5.7 yards per carry in 2025.
2025 season recap
Schrauth started the first seven games of the 2025 season at right guard before a left knee injury ended his year early. Despite the missed time, Tampa Bay still viewed him as one of their top offensive line targets on day three, believing he can compete for a backup role and be active on game days as a rookie.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Billy Schrauth
- Buccaneers.com: Billy Schrauth NFL Draft profile
- WNDU: Notre Dame guard Billy Schrauth drafted 160th overall in NFL Draft by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Notre Dame
- Hometown
- Campbellsport, WI, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
