
Dezmond Schuster is Illinois’ hulking, versatile depth piece with real Big Ten utility
Schuster is a 6-foot-5, 330-plus-pound sixth-year lineman who brings size, power, and positional flexibility to Illinois, with reports noting he can line up at guard or tackle and give the Illini valuable “sixth man” depth. He missed the 2023 season with injury, returned in 2024 to appear in five games, and was projected as a reserve role in 2025 behind a veteran front. If you want a tough, experienced interior/edge insurance policy with real power in the run game, he fits.





