Michael Ross Schofield III (born November 15, 1990) is an American football offensive guard for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan. Early life and education Schofield was born in Orland Park, Illinois. Schofield's father, Michael Schofield II, is a local fire chief. Schofield liked baseball as a youth, but tagged along with his younger brother, Andrew, who liked to play football. He started to compete in football in sixth grade for the Orland Park Pioneers. In seventh grade, he played wide receiver and linebacker. As a sophomore at Sandburg High School, he became a lineman. By the time he was a senior, he was a special mention, 2008 Chicago Tribune All-State selection. Schofield signed with Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez on February 4, 2009. College career Schofield earned 2013 All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention recognition from the coaches. He excelled in the pre 2014 Senior Bowl workouts earning NFL Network player of the day on Wednesday January 22. He worked out two days at offensive guard position (where he played as a sophomore for the 2011 Wolverines) before moving back to tackle where he played for the 2012 and 2013 teams. Professional career Denver Broncos On the second day of the 2014 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos drafted Schofield with the 95th overall selection in the third round. He was expected to sign a four-year contract worth approximately $2,761,200. On June 3, Schofield signed a four-year $2.75 million contract that included a $521,200 signing bonus. On February 7, 2016, Schofield was a starter on the Broncos Super Bowl 50 championship team that beat the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10. On September 2, 2017, Schofield was waived by the Broncos. Los Angeles Chargers On September 3, 2017, Schofield was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers. He played in 15 games, starting five in place of the injured Joe Barksdale at right tackle. On March 14, 2018, Schofield signed a two-year contract extension with the Chargers. He started all 16 games at right guard for the Chargers in 2018. He started all 16 games in 2019, playing 995 snaps at right guard for the Chargers. Carolina Panthers On May 2, 2020, Schofield signed with the Carolina Panthers, where he was reunited with former