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Wayne State University Athletics

2025 Football Roster

Romer Santacruz
Michael Dubicki
Denton Smith
(C) Douglas Johnson
Michael Dubicki
Michael Dubicki
(C) Douglas Johnson

90 Joe Clark, Jr.

90 Joe Clark, Jr.

  • Position:
    DE
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    233
  • Letters:
    2
  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown:
    Pontiac, Mich.
  • High School:
    West Bloomfield

Summary

Biography

Career Notes:  Played in all 11 gamesin 2023 (as a redshirt freshman) and again in 2025 ... made six career starts ... totaled 31 career tackles (15-16) ... link to career statistics.

2025:  Appeared in all 11 games, making four starts ... made first appearance since Nov. 11, 2023, in the Tiffin game ... started at defensive tackle vs. the Dragons and tallied two solo stops ... recorded one solo stop at Findlay ... totaled four tackles (1-3) at Wisconsin-La Crosse, including one for loss ... contributed two assisted tackles vs. Quincy ... notched a solo stop against Michigan Tech in a starting role ... credited with four assisted tackles at Ferris State and two vs. Davenport ... started against both Grand Valley State and Roosevelt ... saw action on kickoff coverage in seven games and on punt return vs. TU ... Game-By-Game Statistics.

2024:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... missed the entire year due to a pre-season injury.

2023:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... saw action at defensive end in all 11 contests, starting twice (Saginaw Valley State and Northern Michigan) ... made collegiate debut at Slippery Rock ... credited with an assisted tackle vs. Missouri S&T, and two solo stops at Indianapolis ... finished with a career-high four tackles (3-1) against Davenport ... notched a solo tackle at SVSU ... tallied four tackles (1-3) at NMU, including a half-tackle for loss ... collected a solo tackle vs. Grand Valley State, and two solo stops at Ferris State ... saw action on kickoff return and punt return in two games, and on kickoff coverage vs. the Panthers ... Game-By-Game Statistics.

2022:  Dressed for five of the six home games, but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted ... missed the Northern Michigan contest due to an injury ... named WSU Scout Defensive Player of the Week for the Wisconsin-La Crosse and Ferris State contests.

High School:  A 2022 graduate of West Bloomfield High School ... was a two-year letterwinner for the Lakers and coaches Ron Bellamy and Tyrice Grice ... helped WBHS to a 10-2 record as a senior and a spot in the regional championship game ... recorded 58 tackles as a senior, including six sacks among his 12 tackles for loss ... also forced two fumbles ... was a member of the 2020 MHSAA Division 1 state championship squad that compiled an 11-1 record ... earned Academic honors.

Personal:  Full name -- Joseph A. Clark, Jr. ... born on April 4, 2004, in Pontiac, Mich. ... son of Joseph Clark, Sr. and Aretha Butler ... has one older brother, Carlos, and four older sisters, Quanicia, Jonia, Destiny, and Dasia ... is majoring in Sport Management ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) for Fall 2023 ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2022, Fall 2024 and Winter 2025.

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Historical Player Information

  • 65

    2022Freshman

    DE
    6'3" 235 lbs
    65
  • 90

    2023Redshirt Freshman

    DE
    6'2" 230 lbs
    90
  • 90

    2024Redshirt Sophomore

    DE
    6'1" 224 lbs
    90
  • 90

    2025Redshirt Junior

    DE
    6'2" 233 lbs
    90