Eryk Schaftlein

• B.A., Rhetoric and Media Studies, Lewis and Clark College

Eryk Schaftlein joined Lenoir-Rhyne in winter 2026 as the offensive line graduate assistant. He brings four years of collegiate playing experience and five years of collegiate coaching experience.

Prior to joining LR, Schaftlein was the offensive line coach and co-run game coordinator at his alma mater, Lewis & Clark College.

Schaftlein helped Lewis & Clark put together another strong offensive season in 2024. Senior Nathan Lien earned his third consecutive All-Conference honor after being named to the NWC honorable mention team. The Pioneers averaged 138.7 rushing yards per game and 4.6 yards per carry, with 17 total rushing touchdowns.

During the 2023 season, Schaftlein worked with three Lewis & Clark offensive linemen who earned All-Conference honors: Nathan Lien, Northwest Conference second team; Mike Lloyd, NWC honorable mention team; and Max Atchison, NWC honorable mention team. It was the first time three Lewis & Clark offensive linemen had been named to the NWC All-Conference team since 2011.

Schaftlein played right guard at Lewis & Clark from 2017-20. He was named to the Northwest Conference honorable mention team as a junior. During his four years as a Pioneer, the football program won multiple games every season, including posting their most wins in nearly a decade during his junior campaign (4-5).

The Lodi, California, native returned to the program as a volunteer assistant coach for the 2021 season and was hired after the season as an assistant offensive line coach.