Michael Joiner Jr. brings a wrestler’s motor and early disruptive upside to Alabama State
In the 2025 season, Michael Joiner Jr. flashed as an active interior defender for Alabama State, recording 11 total tackles and 0.5 sacks, and he entered 2026 listed at 6-foot-1, 283 pounds with redshirt-sophomore status. His biggest differentiators are power, leverage, and effort: Alabama State’s bio also notes a strong wrestling background, which usually shows up as balance and hand-fighting in the trenches. He’s a fit for teams that want a compact, physical DT who can anchor and keep working, even if his stat line is still more “promising foundation” than finished product.
