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Eli VanBuren
DL · #98 ·
Height6'0"
Weight220 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedOct 27, 2026, 1:30 PM
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Background
Played in six games at defensive line · Achieved his first career tackles (4) against Saginaw Valley State and tackles for loss (2.0) against Wayne State Played vs. Michigan Tech on 10/26/24 Did not participate - redshirted Attended Negaunee High School · Two-time All-Conference and All-U.P. First team honors · Earned All-State First Team and All-State Detroit Free Press First Team honors Son of Katie and Derek VanBuren · From Negaunee, Michigan · Hobbies include lifting weights and playing games
Hometown
🏴Negaunee, MI
High schoolNegaunee
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledEli VanBuren (DL) enrolled in Northern Michigan University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Northern Michigan University | 0 | -- | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Northern Michigan University | 6 | 0 | -- | Med. | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| 2024 | Northern Michigan University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 7 | -- | -- | Med. | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
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Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026