Michael Buddenberg

Photo by: Jeff Harwell

Position:
LS
Class:
Senior
Height:
5-11
Weight:
220
Hometown:
Massillon, Ohio
High School:
Jackson HS

As a Senior (2017): Third-team All-MAC by Phil Steele … played in all 14 games … served as the team’s long snapper for fourth consecutive season, playing on the field goal and punt units … had three solo tackles … lettered.

As a Junior (2016): Played in all 12 games … served as the team’s long snapper, playing on the field goal and punt units … lettered.

As a Sophomore (2015): Academic Award … played in all 13 games … served as the team’s long snapper, playing on the field goal and punt units … MAC Specialist of the Week (Sept. 28) … lettered.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Academic Award recipient for the highest GPA among the freshman class … appeared in all 12 games as the Zips’ long snapper … had one solo tackle at Ohio … lettered.

As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted … Dean’s List student.

High School: Three-year letterwinner at wide receiver, long snapper, and cornerback for coach Beau Balderson at Jackson HS … also a three-year letterwinner in wrestling and lacrosse … recipient of the Jerry Dearmitt Memorial Award.

Personal: Born Sept. 11, 1994 … parents are Domenica and John Buddenberg … has an older brother, John, and a younger sister, Toniann … father played football for the Zips (1985-88) and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1989 … played professional football for seven years, including five seasons in the NFL … earned bachelor’s degree in marketing in December 2017.