Resilient CMU DL Who Overcame Injury for Impact Plays
Mitch Stanitzek, a gritty 6-4 defensive lineman for Central Michigan, shone in 2018 with 39 tackles (27 solo), 7 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks across 13 games (12 starts), earning Academic All-MAC honors with a 3.77 GPA.[4] After battling back from injury, his West Catholic roots fueled relentless intensity and team leadership, like his Wuerffel Trophy nod for community impact.[2][3] A smart, durable differentiator—perfect fit for teams needing versatile, high-motor DL with off-field intangibles.[1][4]
