Charlie Mandabach is a 6'6", 260-pound offensive lineman for Central Michigan. The Greenwood, Indiana native completed his high school career at Center Grove H.S. in December 2025, where he played varsity football for three seasons and also competed in basketball, lacrosse, and wrestling. At Center Grove, he lined up at offensive tackle and tight end and helped the Trojans reach an 11-2 record with a No. 2 state ranking as a sophomore, including a state sectional title. Rated a three-star recruit, Mandabach committed to the Chippewas on October 28, 2025, and enrolled in January 2026 as a true freshman.

Central Michigan2026 — present