Education
He attended Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
He attended Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. He played college football at Utah. He is the younger brother of Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Paul Kruger and free agent defensive end Dave Kruger.
He was a first team and all-conference in his senior season.
He was ranked among the top 25 defensive end prospects by Rivals.com. He played college football at Utah.
He finished college with a total of 69 tackles, 9 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and one interception. On January 3, 2013, Kruger announced he would skip his senior season to enter the 2013 NFL Draft.
2013 NFL Combine
Philadelphia Eagles
Kruger was selected 6th in the 7th round of the NFL Draft (212 overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles.
He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2013 and missed the 2013 season. He was released on August 23, 2014. San Diego Chargers
Kruger was signed by the San Diego Chargers on August 25, 2014.
He was released on August 29, 2014.
Green Bay Packers
Kruger was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad on October 7, 2014. He was released on November 3, 2014.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Kruger was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on November 24, 2014. He has two older brothers: Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Paul Kruger and free agent defensive end Dave Kruger.