Brady Ploucha is a three-star recruit from Allen Park, MI, out of Dearborn Divine Child (No. 1,622 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Central Michigan's 8 games this season.
Where Ploucha comes from
- Allen Park, MI
- Dearborn Divine Child
- Dearborn Divine Child is about 100 miles from Kelly/Shorts Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,622 in the 2022 class.
- On the Central Michigan roster since 2022
Where Ploucha fits
Central Michigan lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 25th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Central Michigan is 3-5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Dearborn Divine Child
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Central Michigan -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 25th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Central Michigan has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Bernhard Raimann went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Five seasons at Central Michigan
- 2026 Central Michigan DrinkallYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Central Michigan DrinkallYear 4 · Games –
- May 2025 Entered the transfer portal
- 2024 Central Michigan McElwainYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Central Michigan McElwainYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Central Michigan McElwainYear 1 · Games –
- High school Dearborn Divine ChildDearborn, MI · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,622 in the 2022 class. Signed with Central Michigan.Also from Dearborn Divine Child: Marcello Vitti (Iowa), Dylan Senda (Toledo) and 1 more.
Moves
- Entered the transfer portal from Central Michigan, May 1, 2025.
2022
- Signed with Central MichiganThree-star, out of Dearborn Divine Child
2025
- Entered the portalfrom Central Michigan
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Jim McElwain → Matt Drinkall. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
