The secondary playmaker on both sides of the ball to Korben Michels Korben Michels 5'4" | 160 lbs | RB/LB St. Ansgar | 2026 State IA , Joe Clevenger Joe Clevenger 6'3" | 211 lbs | LB/RB St. Ansgar | 2026 State IA looks the part a bit more at linebacker and running back for St. Ansgar.

Standing at 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds, Clevenger isn’t quite as explosive as Michels, but he provides a perfect compliment out of the backfield. With 75 carries for 758 yards and ten touchdowns, the senior provides a bit more punch alongside Michels elusiveness as a ball-carrier.

On defense, he leads the way by a long shot in tackles with 72.5, adding 6.5 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and two sacks for the Saints.

Clevenger was a key cog in Saint Ansgar reaching the state semifinals last season. He chipped in 332 yards (5.1 YPC) and six touchdowns, adding a receiving score to his offensive tally. On defense, he racked up 73.5 tackles (52 solo, 5.5 TFL) and 2.0 sacks. He’s picked up where he left off as the Saints have raced out to a 4-0 start in 2025. Clevenger has contributed 222 yards (9.2 YPC) and two touchdowns on the ground. He led the squad with 24.0 tackles (16 solo, 1.0 TFL). On film, Clevenger uses his length and athleticism productively on both sides of the ball. He also gets after it from a physical standpoint, embracing and welcoming contact. He would be a special teams’ asset on the next level, too.