Max Schmitz and Cooper Allen anchor the Caledonia defensive front
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
College SportsCaledonia football players Max Schmitz and Cooper Allen have emerged as standout defensive performers in southeastern Minnesota. Despite their primary impact as defensive end and middle linebacker, the juniors frequently play on the offensive line to support team needs. Last season, the duo combined for 171 tackles, with Schmitz recording eight sacks and Allen contributing 114 tackles. Coach Carl Fruechte credits their work ethic and versatility, noting that both players consistently prioritize team success over individual preferences. While Schmitz focuses on defensive explosiveness and quickness, Allen serves as the primary communicator and leader of the defense. Allen, a standout wrestler, currently draws recruiting interest from Big Ten programs due to his size and speed.
- •Max Schmitz and Cooper Allen serve as key starters for the Caledonia football program.
- •The pair combined for 171 tackles and eight sacks during their sophomore season.
- •Schmitz plays defensive end while Allen serves as the middle linebacker.
- •Both athletes frequently fill roles on the offensive line to support the team.
- •Cooper Allen is currently a top-ranked football recruit in Minnesota.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Caledonia defensive tandem of Schmitz, Allen can't be contained
"Sep. 3—CALEDONIA — Max Schmitz and Caledonia teammate Cooper Allen are arguably the two best defensive football players in southeastern Minnesota. But there is something both possess that Caledonia coach Carl Fruechte appreciates even more about them. It's that they'd do anything for this team. That includes both of them playing along the offensive line. They are offensive linemen not because ...
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