Lance Schulters

Infobox NFLactive


name=Lance Schulters
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currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1975|5|27
birthplace=Guyana
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=202
debutyear=1998
debutteam=San Francisco 49ers
college=Hofstra
draftyear=1998
draftround=4
draftpick=119
pastteams=
* San Francisco 49ers (1998-2001)
* Tennessee Titans (2002-2004)
* Miami Dolphins (2005)
* Atlanta Falcons (2006)
* Miami Dolphins (2007)
* New Orleans Saints (2008)*:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=
highlights=
* Pro Bowl selection (1999)
* All-Pro selection (2002)
nfl=SCH632827

Lance A. Schulters (born May 27, 1975 in Guyana) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hofstra.

A Pro Bowl selection with the 1999, Schulters has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.

College career

Schulters attended Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-year starter. He then transferred to Hofstra University.

Professional career

an Francisco 49ers

Schulters played the first four seasons of his career with the San Francisco 49ers. After winning the starting free safety job in the first week of the 1999-2000 season from aging Pro Bowl safety Merton Hanks [cite news |work=San Francisco Chronicle |date=1999-11-22 |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/examiner/archive/1999/11/22/SPORTS7447.dtl |title=Schulters' fire emerges from ashes of the Niners] , Schulters played a major role in the 49ers' first win of the season, in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints at home, intercepting a pass from Billy Joe Hobert and returning it 64 yards for a dramatic touchdown that broke a 21-21 tie with 1:31 left in the game [ [http://www.jt-sw.com/football/boxes/index.nsf/Games/1999-02-no-sf] ] . Schulters finished the season with six interceptions returned for 121 yards while starting in 13 games for the 49ers, earning himself a trip to the Pro Bowl [ [http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/stats.nsf/Annual/1999-sf] ] . Schulters played in San Francisco for two more seasons, and was part of a playoff team with a regular-season record of 12-4 in his last year before signing with the Tennessee Titans after the 2001-02 season.

Tennessee Titans

Schulters played three seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He was cut by the Titans prior to the 2005 season.

First stint with Dolphins

In 2005, Schulters signed with the Miami Dolphins, recording four interceptions and 77 tackles on the season.

Atlanta Falcons

He signed with the Atlanta Falcons on November 8, 2006, as a backup to replace injured defensive back Kevin Mathis.

econd stint with Dolphins

On October 24, 2007, the Dolphins resigned Schulters after suffering several injuries in their secondary.

New Orleans Saints

On August 18, 2008, Schulters signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was released on August 29.