Nathaniel Staehling

Nathaniel Staehling
No. 44 – Michigan Wolverines
PositionLinebacker
ClassSenior
Personal information
BornBaxter, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolBrainerd (Brainerd, Minnesota)
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Nathaniel Staehling is an American college football linebacker for the Michigan Wolverines. He previously played for the North Dakota State Bison.

Early life

Staehling attended Brainerd High School in Brainerd, Minnesota. He committed to play college football for the North Dakota State Bison over an offer from North Dakota.

College career

North Dakota State

As a freshman in 2022, Staehling did not play in any games and was redshirted. During the 2023 season, he recorded 12 tackles and a pass deflection in 14 games. In 2024, he posted four tackles with one for loss and a fumble recovery in five games. In the second round of the FCS Playoffs, Staehling recorded two interceptions and a touchdown in a loss to Illinois State. He finished the 2025 season with 75 tackles with six for loss, a sack and a half, a fumble recovery, four pass deflections, three interceptions, and a touchdown. After the season, Staehling entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Michigan

In 2026, Staehling transferred to play for the Michigan Wolverines.

References

  1. ↑ Peterson, Eric (June 24, 2021). "Brainerd's Staehling commits to NDSU, says Bison football program 'perfect fit'". InForum. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  2. ↑ Izzo, Dom (August 29, 2025). "Nathaniel Staehling's shot finally comes, Bison linebacker to make first start". InForum. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Izzo, Dom (April 15, 2024). "The Moorhead - Brainerd rivalry comes to the Bison linebacker room". InForum. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ Engstrom, Conrad (March 2025). "College Football: After winning a national title, Staehling rehabbing his return". Brainerd Dispatch. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ Lenard, Drew (August 12, 2026). "'Tackling machine' Nathaniel Staehling easing Michigan linebacker concerns". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ McMann, Aaron (August 27, 2026). "'I belong here:' North Dakota State linebacker proving he can play at Michigan". MLive.com. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ Izzo, Dom (January 16, 2026). "Bison starting linebacker and captain Staehling entering transfer portal". InForum. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ Chengelis, Angelique (August 28, 2026). "'Gritty' transfer Nathaniel Staehling confident he can hold own as Michigan LB". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 13, 2026.