Michael Masunas
American football player
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Michael Masunas is an American college football tight end for the Texas Longhorns. He previously played for the Michigan State Spartans.
| No. 15 – Texas Longhorns | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 259 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sabino (Tucson, Arizona) Hamilton (Chandler, Arizona) |
| College | Michigan State (2022–2025) Texas (2026–present) |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
Masunas is from Tucson, Arizona.[1] He grew up playing football and played many positions before focusing on tight end and defensive end when he entered Sabino High School in Tucson.[2] In his first year there, he was named the 3A Freshman of the Year.[3] Masunas posted 17 receptions for 207 yards and two touchdowns in 2019 before transferring to Hamilton High School for his junior year.[4] As a senior, he helped Hamilton to a record of 11–1 while posting 18 receptions for 274 yards and two touchdowns.[2] A three-star prospect, he committed to play college football for the Michigan State Spartans.[5]
College career
Michigan State
As a true freshman at Michigan State in 2022, Masunas redshirted.[6] He was used on special teams in 2023 and played in nine games.[6] He became a starter for the Spartans in 2024, but only caught four passes for 37 yards in four games before suffering a season-ending torn labrum.[7][8] During the 2025 season, Masunas tallied 19 receptions for 232 yards and three touchdowns.[9] At the end of the season, Masunas entered the transfer portal.[10]
Texas
On January 5, 2026, Masunas transferred to Texas Longhorns for his final year of eligibility.[10]
