Kyle Schmitt is circling back to his college alma mater as his coaching career winds into a new chapter.
According to the Capital Gazette, the Derry graduate is set to become the tight ends coach at Maryland, where he played from 2001-04 and coached as a graduate assistant for two years.
Schmitt, 42, will leave his current post at Maryland power Archbishop Spalding, where he is regarded as one of the top head coaches in the state.
This season, he guided the Cavaliers to a Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association Class A championship and a 10-2 record. In 13 seasons, he is 101-36-1.
The former Big 33 selection was the tight ends coach at Saint Vincent in 2006.
Schmitt played in 48 games at Maryland, with 27 starts at center and guard.
He signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings after the 2005 NFL Draft and spent training camp with the Arizona Cardinals in 2006.
When injuries slowed his progression, he played overseas with the Cologne Centurions, Amsterdam Admirals and Berlin Thunder.
He also was head coach at Hammond High School in Maryland.
Schmitt was one of the top prep linemen in the state in 2000. He chose Maryland over numerous other offers, including Pitt and West Virginia.
