Dezmond Schuster
Dezmond Schuster is a three-star recruit from Gonzales, LA (No. 60 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Schuster comes from
- Gonzales, LA
- East Ascension
- About 700 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2023 class.
- On the Illinois roster since 2023
Where Schuster fits
Illinois lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 9th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Also from Gonzales, LA
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 9th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Illinois has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Alex Palczewski was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons at Illinois
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Illinois BielemaYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Illinois BielemaYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Hutchinson C.C.Three-star junior college recruit. Signed with Illinois.
- High school East AscensionGonzales, LA
Moves
- Signed with Illinois in the 2023 class, a 3-star recruit.
2023
- Signed with Illinois3-star out of Hutchinson C.C.
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Bret Bielema.