Early Years
Schlesinger was a two-time all-state selection at linebacker at Columbus High School in Columbus, Nebraska, leading the team in tackles as a junior and senior. He also played fullback as a senior in 1990, rushing for 1,514 yards and 23 touchdowns (including nine 100-yard games). He was named the Nebraska Defensive Player of the Year as a prep senior and played with a group of Nebraska football all-stars in the Down Under Bowl in Sydney, Australia following his senior campaign.
He also won the 189-pound wrestling state championship twice during his prep career.
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