Six years later, he's the lead designer on Schutt's latest helmet, the F7, an innovative new design that's likely to become the latest salvo in the helmet industry's anti-concussion arms race.

The new Schutt F7 helmet (left), with its exterior plates, looks significantly different than more traditional helmets. Paul Lukas. Paul Lukas Jan 18, 2017, 12:00 AM ET. Close.

Several Steelers — including T.J. Watt and Roman Wilson — are joining Aaron Rodgers in switching to the innovative F7 Pro helmet in 2025.

Schutt and Riddell make up roughly 90 percent of helmets seen in the NFL. This year, Schutt has introduced the F7 helmet, which features a shell of what it calls "Tektonic" plates that move ...

Schutt Sports new football helmet, the F7 LTD, has earned a “Five Star” rating and the #1 and best-performing helmet in the Virginia Tech STAR Rating ...

The new Schutt F7 helmet (left), with its exterior plates, looks significantly different than more traditional helmets. Paul Lukas. Paul Lukas Jan 18, 2017, 12:00 AM ET. Close.

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