Michigan Wolverines#44 · LB Nathaniel Staehling
91 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 238 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Baxter, MN
Nathaniel Staehling is a LB (#44) for Michigan, from Baxter, MN. In the 2026 season he has 25 tackles and 1 interception over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 3
Interceptions 18
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 19
Sack rate 3
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 18
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 13
Frame 12
Experience 17
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2026 season
25
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
2.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Nathaniel Staehling career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MICH | 4 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | NDSU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | NDSU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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17
10
12No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Minnesota | L 14-20 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Iowa | L 19-20 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Oklahoma | W 17-10 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Western Michigan | W 13-12 | 9 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMichigan LB: #44
- ClassSenior
- HometownBaxter, MN
Nathaniel Staehling: Michigan LB profile and stats
Nathaniel Staehling is a LB (#44) for Michigan, from Baxter, MN. This profile tracks Nathaniel Staehling's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Nathaniel Staehling in the news
All newsRecapMichigan beat UTEP 52-17 (Week 3, 2026)Michigan beat UTEP 52-17 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 3-0, and UTEP is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapMichigan beat Oklahoma 17-10 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan beat Oklahoma 17-10 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 2-0, and Oklahoma is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapMichigan edged Western Michigan 13-12 (Week 1, 2026)Michigan edged Western Michigan 13-12 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 1-0, and Western Michigan is 0-1.2026-09-05
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Nathaniel Staehling play for?
Nathaniel Staehling plays for Michigan, wearing #44 at LB.
What position does Nathaniel Staehling play?
Nathaniel Staehling is a LB for Michigan.
How tall is Nathaniel Staehling?
Nathaniel Staehling is 6-2 and weighs 238 lb.
What year is Nathaniel Staehling in?
Nathaniel Staehling is listed as a senior on the Michigan roster.
Where is Nathaniel Staehling from?
Nathaniel Staehling is from Baxter, MN.
How many tackles does Nathaniel Staehling have?
Nathaniel Staehling has 25 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.