Illinois Fighting Illini#65 · OL Dezmond Schuster
66 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 335 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Gonzales, LA
Dezmond Schuster is an OL (#65) for Illinois, from Gonzales, LA.
Skill profile
Measurables
Height 12
Weight 19
Frame 16
Experience 17
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Season stats for Dezmond Schuster appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
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- NowIllinois OL: #65
- ClassSenior
- HometownGonzales, LA
Dezmond Schuster: Illinois OL profile and stats
Dezmond Schuster is a OL (#65) for Illinois, from Gonzales, LA. This profile tracks Dezmond Schuster's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Dezmond Schuster in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Dezmond Schuster play for?
Dezmond Schuster plays for Illinois, wearing #65 at OL.
What position does Dezmond Schuster play?
Dezmond Schuster is a OL for Illinois.
How tall is Dezmond Schuster?
Dezmond Schuster is 6-5 and weighs 335 lb.
What year is Dezmond Schuster in?
Dezmond Schuster is listed as a senior on the Illinois roster.
Where is Dezmond Schuster from?
Dezmond Schuster is from Gonzales, LA.