Billy Schautz

Defensive end Billy Schautz made a big impact on Virginia’s defense in 2011 as he carved out a niche as a dynamic pass rusher. With experience at linebacker in the previous 3-4 scheme, he gave the staff the added luxury of zone blitzes where he could drop in pass coverage from the line.

Schautz was executing that latter skill at Florida State last fall when he broke two bones in his leg and required emergency surgery when he returned to Charlottesville. After eight grueling months of injury rehabilitation, the New Jersey native is back on the field for the Cavaliers in fall training camp. He’s excited to be in action again after the healing process took forever to conquer. Fortunately, Schautz could rely on the UVa training staff and fellow rehab partner Steve Greer to grind through the recovery period.

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