

Michael Casarez
2025: Appeared in all 11 games for the Chargers... Recorded 37 tackles (13 solos), five tackles-for-loss and two sacks... Recorded three pass breakups. 2024: Appeared in 10 games for the Chargers... Recorded 10 tackles (four solos) with half-a-sack and three tackles-for-loss... Recorded one pass breakup. "Michael is here on campus now and making an instant impact. His athleticism and strength will be a major asset on the interior of our defensive line." said Head Coach Shane Ladage. Casarez was First-Team All-District in high school all four years of his career at Jourdanton High School. He was named Defensive lineman of the year his junior year, while also garnering District MVP and All-State honors his senior year. His brother Joseph has committed to play for the Chargers alongside him. Casarez intends to major in kinesiology.
- EnrolledMichael Casarez (DL) enrolled in Briar Cliff (Ia)
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Briar Cliff (Ia) | 9 | -- | -- | High | 32 | 17 | 2.5 | 18 | 2.5 |
| 2025 | Briar Cliff (Ia) | 11 | 10 | -- | High | 13 | -11 | 5 | 0 | 2.0 |
| 2024 | Briar Cliff (Ia) | 10 | 0 | -- | Low | 4 | -2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Career | 30 | -- | -- | High | 49 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 5.0 |
Profile last updated Nov 2, 2026









