Ethan Kraatz

2025 | Freshman Appeared in game at UMass Took four in four snaps at left tackle Heritage High School Saginaw, Mich. • Played offensive and defensive line at Heritage High School for head coach Justin Thelen • Two-time all-state honoree • All-conference honoree three times and named all-region twice • Four-year letterwinner who helped Heritage to four-straight playoff appearances and back-to-back district titles (2023 & 2024) • Helped lead Heritage to 17 combined wins over the 2023 and 2024 seasons which tied a school record • Named to the Saginaw Dream Team and named Associated Press All-State • Was a team captain and earned seven overall letters in high school • Also lettered in track & field Personal • Son of Jamie and Kenton Kraatz • Has two older brothers, Andrew and Colin • Father, Kenton, played football at Saginaw Valley State • Brother, Andrew, played football at West Point • Brother, Colin, played football at Saginaw Valley State • Uncle, Nathan Kraatz, played football at Grand Valley State • Uncle, Ray Kraatz, played football at Central Michigan • Favorite athlete is Penei Sewell