Ratings
| * | Ovr | Pos | St | |
| 247Sports Composite | 3 | 491 | 54 | 7 |
| On3 Industry Ranking | 3 | 498 | 49 | 11 |
| 247Sports | 3 | – | 42 | 9 |
| On3 | 3 | – | 50 | 12 |
| ESPN | 3 | – | 62 | 15 |
| Rivals | 4 | – | 13 | 4 |
Vitals
| Hometown | Howell (Mich.) |
| Projected Position | Defensive Line |
| Height | 6-foot-4 |
| Weight | 285-pounds |
Recruiting Story
There was little drama with Kanka committing to Michigan as he is the longest-tenured commit (others pledged before him but have since left the class) but there was a point where in-state rival MSU was sniffing around during spring ball and it appeared that the Howell native was taking the Spartans seriously. However, Michigan managed to retain him and he’s now officially in.
Readiness Level
Will likely take two-to-three years before he is ready to be a significant contributor.
Notes
- Committed Aug. 1, 2023
Scouting report
The scouting report from 247Sports:
Comes from a positional background that includes tight end, defensive end and offensive line but the most likely projection for him in college is interior defensive line. Is built like a power guy and shows that as a blocker on offense and also in holding his ground as a defender, but has enough athletic ability to change direction and make plays that aren’t coming right at him. Plays with tenacity and has really good all around intangibles. There is room for adding explosiveness off the snap. We see him as a solid, good all around athlete who plays tough and will help a college team win. He could be a college offensive lineman but we see a starting caliber defensive tackle here.
Film
Original commitment story
Michigan football gets commitment from in-state 2025 defensive tackle