Michigan State Spartans#45 · LB Brady Pretzlaff
71 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 238 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Gaylord, MI
Brady Pretzlaff is a LB (#45) for Michigan State, from Gaylord, MI. In the 2026 season he has 23 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 7
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 3
Coverage 7
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 7
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 13
Frame 13
Experience 10
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2026 season
23
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Brady Pretzlaff career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSU | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MSU | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | MSU | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
31
7
20
28
28
24
40
6
17
38
0
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Wisconsin | L 3-31 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Notre Dame | L 10-27 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Eastern Michigan | W 35-7 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs Toledo | W 30-20 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMichigan State LB: #45
- ClassSophomore
- HometownGaylord, MI
Brady Pretzlaff: Michigan State LB profile and stats
Brady Pretzlaff is a LB (#45) for Michigan State, from Gaylord, MI. This profile tracks Brady Pretzlaff's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Brady Pretzlaff in the news
All newsPreviewIllinois at Michigan State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Illinois visits Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on FS1.2026-10-07RecapNotre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 (Week 3, 2026)Notre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 3-0, and Michigan State is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapMichigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 at Spartan Stadium. Now Michigan State is 2-0, and Eastern Michigan is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Brady Pretzlaff play for?
Brady Pretzlaff plays for Michigan State, wearing #45 at LB.
What position does Brady Pretzlaff play?
Brady Pretzlaff is a LB for Michigan State.
How tall is Brady Pretzlaff?
Brady Pretzlaff is 6-3 and weighs 238 lb.
What year is Brady Pretzlaff in?
Brady Pretzlaff is listed as a sophomore on the Michigan State roster.
Where is Brady Pretzlaff from?
Brady Pretzlaff is from Gaylord, MI.
How many tackles does Brady Pretzlaff have?
Brady Pretzlaff has 23 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.