Joey Klunder is Michigan’s under-the-radar, high-work-ethic DL with proven production in his prep past
Klunder brings the classic Michigan trench profile: a hard-nosed, team-first defender with strong academic chops, two Academic All-Big Ten honors, and a reputation for relentless effort. In the 2024 season, he did not see game action, but his earlier résumé still matters: at Grosse Pointe South, he reportedly led the team in tackles for loss and sacks as a sophomore and junior, including 12 TFL and 7 sacks as a junior. He looks like a fit for a program that values development, toughness, and depth over flash.
