KJ Kotalik
KJ Kotalik is a three-star recruit from Lykens, OH, out of Wynford (No. 1,971 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Western Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Kotalik comes from
- Lykens, OH
- Wynford
- Wynford is about 150 miles from Waldo Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,971 in the 2025 class.
- On the Western Michigan roster since 2025
Where Kotalik fits
Western Michigan lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 54th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Western Michigan is 6-3. Next: at Akron, Tue Nov 10.
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Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Michigan -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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 54th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Michigan has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Addison West was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons at Western Michigan
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Western Michigan TaylorYear 1 · Games –
- High school WynfordBucyrus, OH · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,971 in the 2025 class. Signed with Western Michigan.
2025
- Signed with Western MichiganThree-star, out of Wynford