Chad Schuster is a three-star recruit from Franklin, WI (No. 1,080 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Western Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Schuster comes from
- Franklin, WI
- Franklin
- About 150 miles from Waldo Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,080 in the 2022 class; signed with Syracuse.
- On the Western Michigan roster since 2023
Where Schuster fits
Western Michigan lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 54th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Western Michigan is 6-3. Next: at Akron, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Franklin, WI
Came to Western Michigan by way of Syracuse. The first career honor came in 2025: All-MAC.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Michigan -- now playing at an All-Conference level.
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 54th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Michigan has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Addison West was one of them, an All-American.
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Western Michigan TaylorYear 4 · Games –All-conference
- 2024 Western Michigan TaylorYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Western Michigan TaylorYear 2 · Games –
- Dec 2022 Entered the transfer portalSyracuse to Western Michigan
- 2022 Syracuse BabersYear 1 · Games –
- High school FranklinFranklin, WI · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,080 in the 2022 class. Signed with Syracuse.
Moves
- Transferred from Syracuse to Western Michigan, Dec 12, 2022.
2022
- Signed with SyracuseThree-star, out of Franklin
2023
- Transferred to Western Michiganfrom Syracuse
2025
- All-MACfirst
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-MAC · 1ST TEAM
All-MAC 1st team (2025)
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Dino Babers and Lance Taylor.
