KANSAS CITY, Mo. – UIndy linebacker Clay Schulte continues to rake in national awards, this time garnering "Elite 100" status from D2Football.com. The annual list was compiled with input from coaches, scouts, media and sports information directors from around the country, with Schulte earning one of only three linebacker spots on the first team.
 
A native of Oak Harbor, Ohio, Schulte is the first Greyhound to garner first-team recognition from the respected website since Toriano Clinton in 2021. Schulte has also received All-American First Team honors from both the AFCA and D2CCA, as well as All-America Honorable Mention designation from the Don Hansen Football Committee.

Dubbed both the Super Region 3 and GLVC Defensive Player of the Year, Schulte finished the season with an even 100 tackles—including 14.5 tackles for loss and four sacks—while adding three interceptions and a forced fumble. The hard-hitting linebacker led UIndy to its fourth-ever 10-win regular season this fall, as well as a third consecutive playoff appearance and GLVC title. Statistically, the Greyhounds ranked sixth in Division II in rushing defense, 19th in scoring defense and 20th in total defense.