69 Joe Platz
Joe Platz
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    215
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Oakland Twp., Mich.
  • High School:
    Stoney Creek
  • Position:
    LB

Bio

College: 2015: Redshirted. 

High School: Four-year Rochester Schools Scholar Athlete … Member National Honor Society … Three-year varsity starter as LB, FB and TE at Stoney Creek High in the OAA Red Conference … Was a 2014 team captain, defensive MVP and team MVP … Had 112 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 1 interception and 1 touchdown on defense his senior season … Posted 510 yards rushing, 106 yards receiving and 6 touchdowns on offense his senior season … 2014 Division 1 First Team All-State (Detroit Free Press) … 2014 Division 1 All-County Dream Team (Oakland Press) … Member of Stoney Creek High School Athletic Hall of Fame … Also participated in basketball and baseball.

Personal: Son of George and Lisa Platz … Older brother George is a wide receiver on the Michigan Tech football team … Has one younger sister … Majoring in accounting.