The 6-6 231 pound Luke Schoonmaker was recruited by the University of Michigan as a three-star recruit in 2018. He played all five seasons he attended the University of Michigan.
In 2021, Schoonmaker appeared in all 14 games as a tight end, including 10 games as the starter, and played on special teams. Schoonmaker caught 17 passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns and was an All-Big Ten selection as an honorable mention that season.
In 2022, Schoonmaker appeared in 12 games at tight end with 11 games as the starter. Schoonmaker also made his mark on special teams. In 2022, Schoonmaker caught 35 passes for 418 yards with three receiving touchdowns. He was an All Big Ten selection again. This time he made the third-team All Big Ten.