Chad Schuster
Senior offensive lineman on Western Michigan's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 305 lb · Franklin, WI
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1080 nationally · Signed with Syracuse
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
4 offensive lineman on Western Michigan's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Syracuse in 2022.
- Transferred from Syracuse to Western Michigan in 2023.
Chad Schuster
He got to Western Michigan by way of Syracuse. In 2025 the league put his name on paper for the first time: All-MAC.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
- recognition record
His career
2022
- Signed with Syracuse3-star out of Franklin
2023
- Entered the portal
2025
- All-MACfirst
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-MAC · 1ST TEAM
All-MAC 1st team (2025)
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Taylor
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
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.
Western Michigan has produced 6 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.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Western Michigan
Returning around him
- 100% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +1 net (14 in / 13 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Michigan · Last season: 10-4 · Talent rank #108 · 2026 recruiting class #112