The walk-on-turned-captain who brought edge, tackles, and intangibles to WMU
In the 2015 season, Grant DePalma was a do-everything middle linebacker for Western Michigan, finishing with 102 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks while earning defensive MVP honors in the Bahamas Bowl. His calling card was effort: a 5-foot-9, 218-pound walk-on who climbed to captain and was praised for his energy, toughness, and intangibles. If your team wants a tone-setter who punches above his size and raises the room’s competitive level, he’s exactly the kind of grinder coaches trust.
