Patrick Schaller is a 6'6", 260-pound offensive lineman from Northbrook, Illinois, who lettered four years in football and basketball at Glenbrook North High School. A consensus three-star recruit ranked No. 18 in Illinois, Schaller committed to Northwestern over offers from Illinois, Boston College, and Virginia. He redshirted during his first year in 2024 without game action. In 2025, his redshirt first-year, Schaller appeared in 11 games primarily on special teams, making his collegiate debut against Tulane on August 30.