2016 as a Senior: Played in all 15 games, making one start… Served as team’s holder on special teams… Had four receptions for 43 yards and three touchdowns… Career highs of three receptions, 30 receiving yards and three touchdowns against Rhode Island (Oct. 29)… Three-touchdown effort in URI game tied program record for most receiving touchdowns in a game (most by a tight end)… Also had one catch for 13 yards versus William & Mary (Oct. 8)… Had one carry for 11 yards on a fake field-goal attempt against New Hampshire (Dec. 3)... Received JMU's Unsung Hero award... CAA Football Academic All-Conference Team.
2015 as a Junior: Played in three games... Made one reception for three yards against Morehead State (Sept. 5).
2014 as a Sophomore: Played in five games… Went 3-for-4 for 30 yards passing in win over Towson (Oct. 11), while also rushing twice for 51 yards, including a career-long 46-yard run... Had two pooch punts for 51 yards, with one being downed inside the 20... Named to CAA All-Academic Team... JMU Athletic Director Scholar-Athlete... Transitioned to tight end during Spring 2015 practice.
2013 as a Freshman: Played in four games... Had one carry for six yards in win over Central Connecticut State (Aug. 31)… JMU Athletic Director Scholar-Athlete... CAA Commissioner's Academic Award... Dean's List (Spring 2014)... JMU Athletic Director Scholar-Athlete.
High School: Was a three-year starter at Tabb in a wing-T offense... Earned First Team All-Bay Rivers District honors his senior year... Was the MVP of the Virginia High School Association All-Star game, throwing for 103 yards and one touchdown in leading the East to a 35-16 victory.
Personal: Full name is Daniel Jared Schiele... Majoring in health sciences.