Michigan football 4-star defensive line commit snags an impressive interception

Howell's (Michigan) 4-star Bobby Kanka snagged a ball out of the air against Canton

Howell's Bobby Kanka (left) works against Hudsonville's Cooper Roberts Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. / Timothy Arrick/For the Livingston Daily / USA TODAY NETWORK

Defensive lineman usually don't grab football's out of the air.

But Howell High School (Mich.) and 4-star Michigan football commit Bobby Kanka snagged a pass out of the air on Friday, September 6 against Canton High School.

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The 6-foot-5, 280-pound defensive lineman then ran with the ball 20 yards before he was tackled.

#Michigan four-star DL commit Bobby Kanka (@BobbyKanka1) made several big plays in Howell's win over Canton tonight including this spectacular INT.

Just your average play from a 6'5, 290-pound defensive lineman. pic.twitter.com/sg2tIBcmfx

— Brice Marich (@BriceMarich) September 7, 2024

Kanka committed to the Wolverines on August 1, 2023. He's one of the longest tenured commits in the class of 2025.

In January, Kanka told SBLive/High School on SI that he remains committed to Michigan despite Jim Harbaugh's departure.

"No, coach Harbaugh's departure will not affect my commitment," Kanka said.

Kanka has no hard feelings for Harbaugh.

"I feel like he made the choice that was best for his and his family and I respect him for that," Kanka said.

Kanka on Sherrone Moore before he was officially hired as head coach:

"I believe that coach Moore should get the job," Kanka said. "He has already proven what he's capable of, which is leading the University of Michigan football team."

Kanka is a 4-star defensive lineman, according to On3.com, and he is the No. 6 recruit in the state of Michigan in the class of 2025.

Howells' Bobby Kanka (right) hauls down Hudsonville's Quinn Poll Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. / Timothy Arrick/For the Livingston Daily / USA TODAY NETWORK

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