He was also selected as the Lions' most valuable player for the third time, played in the Pro Bowl, and was selected by the AP, UPI, NEA, and "Sporting News" as a first-team All-Pro player.
He was also selected as the Lions' most valuable player for the third time. After the 1959 season, Schmidt played in the Pro Bowl and was selected by the AP, UPI, NEA, and "Sporting News" as a first-team All-Pro player.