University of Minnesota Athletics

2021 Football Roster

Jacob Schuster
Jersey Number 62

Jacob Schuster

  • Position:
    DL
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-2 / 300
  • Hometown:
    Lacey, Wash.
  • High School:
    Tumwater
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    2 / 2
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    4 years
  • Class:
    Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2022)

2022 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in five games and made one tackle. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota debut and totaled one tackle against New Mexico State • competed against Western Illinois and Colorado • played against Rutgers • saw action against Northwestern.

2021: Redshirted • did not see game action. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tumwater High School in Tumwater, Washington • wore No. 62 for the Thunderbirds • did not compete during the fall of 2020 as the state of Washington did not sanction high school football as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic • as a junior, recorded 61 tackles, 26 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, as he helped lead his team to a 2019 Class 2A Washington state title • named 2A Player of the Year, All-Area First Team, Seattle Times All-State Defense • coached by Bill Beattie • four-star recruit according to 247Sports, which also ranks him as the No. 20 defensive tackle in the nation and the No. 10 recruit in Washington.
Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06