Kurt Schulz

For the German cinematographer, see Kurt Schulz (cinematographer).

Kurt Erich Schulz (born December 12, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played 10 years, eight for the Buffalo Bills, and two for the Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Kurt Schulz

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Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1968-12-12) December 12, 1968 (age 56) Wenatchee, Washington, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:	Yakima (WA) Eisenhower
College:	Eastern Washington
NFL draft:	1992: 7th round, 165th pick
Career history
Buffalo Bills (1992–1999) Detroit Lions (2000–2001)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 434 Interceptions: 30 Forced fumbles: 5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Career

Schultz began playing football in his junior year at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Yakima, Washington, after notable successes in soccer and track lead coaches and football players there to request he join the team. He had an immediate impact on the team playing the safety position and returning punts for the Cadets. He subsequently suffered a serious on-field leg injury but was still able to be noticed by and recruited to Eastern Washington University to play football in 1987. Following a successful career at safety for the Eagles, Schultz was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 1992 NFL draft.^[1]

After being let go by the Lions in 2001, Schulz worked for Merrill Lynch.^[2]