Linebacker, Michigan State (from Michigan), 2018–22
Ben VanSumeren
Lettered 2018–19 at Michigan; 2021–22 at Michigan State (school media guide)
- Number
- No. 13
- Height
- 6′3″
- Weight
- 240 lb
- Class (2022)
- Senior
- Hometown
- Essexville, MI
- Born
- May 5, 2000
Ben VanSumeren played linebacker at Michigan (2018–20) and Michigan State (2021–22).
Career highs
14tackles, career highat Maryland, 2022Defense
| Season | Team | Tkl | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PD | Hur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Michigan | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Michigan State | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Michigan State | 73 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Career | 93 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Season lines from CollegeFootballData, regular season and bowls.
On the roster
| Season | Team | No. | Pos | Class | Ht | Wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Michigan | 13 | LB | RS | ||
| 2019 | Michigan | 13 | LB | Fr. | ||
| 2020 | Michigan | 13 | LB | So. | ||
| 2021 | Michigan State | 13 | LB | Jr. | ||
| 2022 | Michigan State | 13 | LB | Sr. | 6′3″ | 240 |
As each season’s roster listed the player (CollegeFootballData). Classes before the latest listing are counted back from it; “Yr 1” is the year on file where that count can’t place a season he played (a redshirt, transfer or 2020 year); height and weight as last listed.
Game by game
2022 Michigan State 10 games, 73 tackles, 2 sacks
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tkl | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2 | vs. Western Michigan | W 35–13 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10 | vs. Akron | W 52–0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 17 | at Washington | L 28–39 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 24 | vs. Minnesota | L 7–34 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 1 | at Maryland | L 13–27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 15 | vs. Wisconsin | W 34–28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 5 | at Illinois | W 23–15 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 12 | vs. Rutgers | W 27–21 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 19 | vs. Indiana | L 31–39 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 26 | at Penn State | L 16–35 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 Michigan State 7 games, 12 tackles
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tkl | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 | vs. Youngstown State | W 42–14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18 | at Miami | W 38–17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25 | vs. Nebraska | W 23–20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2 | vs. Western Kentucky | W 48–31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 9 | atRutgers | W 31–13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20 | at Ohio State | L 7–56 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 27 | vs.Penn State | W 30–27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 Michigan 3 games, 8 tackles
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tkl | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | vs. Michigan State | L 24–27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 7 | atIndiana | L 21–38 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 21 | atRutgers | W 48–42 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 Michigan 4 games, 20 rushing yards, 1 TD
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tkl | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 | vs. Middle Tennessee | W 40–21 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sep 7 | vs. Army | W 24–21 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sep 28 | vs.Rutgers | W 52–0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oct 26 | vs. Notre Dame | W 45–14 | – | – | – | – | – |
Box scores from CollegeFootballData, 2004 on. ✦ postseason; ★ a career high on file.
Before the draft
| Drill | Pro day 2023 |
|---|---|
| Height | 6′2″ |
| Weight | 231 lb |
| Arm length | 31″ |
| Hand size | 9¼″ |
| Wingspan | 76½″ |
| 40-yard dash | 4.40 s |
| 10-yard split | 1.52 s |
| Vertical jump | 42½″ |
| Broad jump | 10′11″ |
| Bench press | 29 reps |
| 3-cone drill | 7.10 s |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.46 s |
Pre-draft measurables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
In the NFL
3 seasons, 10 games with a stat; latest team: Kansas City Chiefs.
| Season | Team | G | Tkl | Sacks | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 (so far) | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| NFL career | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
Regular seasons, from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). G counts games in which the player recorded a stat.
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