the Leathernecks’ rising, physical DB with upside
Kruger is a 6-foot-1, 190-pound defensive back for Western Illinois entering the 2026 season, and his profile suggests a sturdy, developing cover man with room to keep climbing. In 2025, he recorded 2 tackles against Gardner-Webb, and in 2024 he finished with 3 total tackles, while his high school résumé already showed ball skills with an interception and 2 pass breakups. The fit? A willing, long-bodied DB who’s still early in his college arc and looks like a depth-and-development play with enough physical growth to matter.
