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Jack Kautz
Returning to Eastern Michigan for 2026
Fr. · Sterling Heights, Mich. → Notre Dame Prep
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Jack Kautz
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Eastern Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Long snapper · Eastern Michigan
Returning around him
- 25% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -15 net (11 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Eastern Michigan · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #94 · 2026 recruiting class #105
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #7911
Peaked at #7911 this season.
Background
EMU: Pronounced cowts…2025: Did not see game action…MISSOURI: Spent three seasons on the roster with the Tigers but did not see game action...2023 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll...Part of the 2023 Cotton Bowl Championship team...HIGH SCHOOL: Went to Notre Dame Prep in Michigan...Five-star long snap...