Defensive back Channing Schultz enters his seventh season with the Racine Raiders and is coming off of a 2022 campaign where he had a career-high with six interceptions.
Head coach Wilbert Kennedy invited Schultz to a practice and he was hooked on the organization.
“The way everybody came to practice, the trainers, the staff , and me being from Racine and growing up always hearing about the Racine Raiders, it was an obvious choice,” said Schultz.
Schultz also appreciates the family atmosphere that the Racine Raiders organization supports.
“The most important thing to me is the way the Raiders let my son be so involved,” said Schultz. “I know (my son) is going to remember these days and in his eyes the Raiders are like a professional team.”
Schultz played high school football for Case High School under former Raiders player and coach Gregg Brenner. It was then that he was given the nickname “Chan Island” as a sophomore cornerback playing on the varsity team.
“I had some of my best games at corner and I believe to play that position you’ve got to be very confident in yourself but not cocky,” said Schultz.
Schultz gave us a little insight into what it’s like to be on Chan Island.
“If I’m Chan Island, I’m locked in and I take it personal,” said Schultz. “It’s not a friendly place. There’s a lot of talking, a lot of me letting you know you won’t catch a ball.”
Schultz said he was nervous about the move to the Gridiron Developmental Football League at first but that has now turned to excitement and he feels he’s ready to have the best season of his career.
“I’m at my heaviest weight; I’ve been in the weight room like crazy; I’m at my strongest,” said Schultz. “This year just feels different with talent, more competition in practice, people are fighting for positions, and I feel like this is the best shape I’ve been in since I’ve been playing with the Raiders.”
Number one fan!!! Come ready Or don’t bother stepping on Chan Island 🦾