Michael Jerrell
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Michael Jerrell
| image =
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption =
| number = 65
| position = Offensive tackle
| current_team = Seattle Seahawks
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|8|18}}
| birth_place = Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lb = 309
| high_school = Pike
(Indianapolis, Indiana)
| college = Findlay (2018–2023)
| draftyear = 2024
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 207
| pastteams =
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- GMAC Offensive Lineman of the Year (2023)
- 3× First-team All-GMAC (2020-21, 2022, 2023)
- Third-team All-GMAC (2021)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek = 18
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 10
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 3
| pfr = J/JerrMi00
}}
Michael Jerrell (born August 18, 1999) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Findlay Oilers and was selected by the Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Early life
Jerrell was born on August 18, 1999, in west Indianapolis, Indiana, where he grew up.{{Cite web|url=https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/04/11162958/TheBeast2024_MasterFile-8.pdf|website=The Athletic|author=Brugler, Dane|date=April 2024|title=The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide|url-access=subscription|page=132|access-date=May 2, 2024|archive-date=April 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411212702/https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/04/11162958/TheBeast2024_MasterFile-8.pdf|url-status=dead}} He first played basketball before trying out football in sixth grade. He attended Pike High School in Indianapolis where he was a reserve tight end before switching to offensive tackle as a senior, earning All-Indiana and All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference honors.{{Cite magazine |last=Smith, Corbin K. |date=April 29, 2024 |title='Don't Sell Yourself Short': Seattle Seahawks Draftee Michael Jerrell Relishing NFL Opportunity |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/seattle-seahawks-michael-jerrell-relishing-nfl-opportunity |access-date=2024-07-04 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502083638/https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/seattle-seahawks-michael-jerrell-relishing-nfl-opportunity |url-status=live }} However, he received little attention as a recruit, receiving no offers from teams at the NCAA Division I level. Jerrell ultimately chose to play for the Division II Findlay Oilers over four other Division II offers.{{Cite web |last=Seggerman |first=Tyler |date=April 30, 2024 |title='Findlay built me' {{!}} Michael Jerrell is only Division II player selected in 2024 NFL Draft |url=https://www.wtol.com/article/sports/local-sports/university-findlays-michael-jerrell-taken-in-6th-round-of-nfl-dra/512-4bafe485-7384-4faf-bc50-39fc9a747c5b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508010300/https://www.wtol.com/article/sports/local-sports/university-findlays-michael-jerrell-taken-in-6th-round-of-nfl-dra/512-4bafe485-7384-4faf-bc50-39fc9a747c5b |archive-date=8 May 2024 |access-date=2024-07-04 |publisher=WTOL}}
College career
Jerrell saw action in eight games as a true freshman at Findlay in 2018, but then appeared in no games over the next two years, which included the 2020 season being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web |title=Michael Jerrell |url=https://findlayoilers.com/sports/football/roster/michael-jerrell/6989 |access-date=2024-07-04 |publisher=Findlay Oilers}} He started all six games during the spring 2021 season and helped the team have the top scoring offense in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) while being selected first-team All-GMAC. He was chosen third-team All-GMAC in the fall 2021 season after starting all 12 games.
Jerrell started all 11 games in 2022 and was chosen first-team All-GMAC and second-team All-American by D2Football.com. He returned for a final season in 2023 and was chosen first-team All-GMAC, first-team All-Super Region 1, honorable mention All-American, and GMAC Offensive Lineman of the Year.{{Cite news |last=Weaver, Tim |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Seahawks pick Findlay OT Michael Jerrell at No. 207 overall |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/27/seahawks-pick-michael-jerrell-2024-nfl-draft/ |access-date=2024-06-09 |work=USA Today |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502025658/https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/27/seahawks-pick-michael-jerrell-2024-nfl-draft/ |url-status=live }} He ended his collegiate career with 48 games played and 40 straight starts, second-most for offensive linemen in team history. Jerrell had received offers to play for larger schools during his time at Findlay, but opted to remain there.{{Cite news |last=Condotta, Bob |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Three things to know about Seahawks sixth-round pick Michael Jerrell |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/three-things-to-know-about-seahawks-sixth-round-pick-michael-jerrell/ |access-date=2024-06-09 |work=The Seattle Times |archive-date=April 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428025005/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/three-things-to-know-about-seahawks-sixth-round-pick-michael-jerrell/ |url-status=live }} He received an undergraduate degree and a Master of Business Administration from Findlay.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4 3/8
| weight = 309
| dash = 4.96
| ten split = 1.69
| twenty split = 2.82
| shuttle = 4.81
| cone drill = 7.96
| vertical = 32.5
| broad ft = 8
| broad in = 7
| bench = 26
| arm span = 33 7/8
| hand span = 9 1/4
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1059058&DraftYear=2024 |title=Michael Jerrell College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=July 21, 2024 |archive-date=July 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240721084711/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1059058&DraftYear=2024 |url-status=live }}
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Jerrell competed at the Hula Bowl and impressed with his performance at his pro day.{{Cite magazine |last=Smith, Corbin K. |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Seattle Seahawks Select Findlay OL Michael Jerrell With 207th Pick of 2024 NFL Draft |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/seattle-seahawks-michael-jerrell-sixth-round-selection-2024-nfl-draft |access-date=2024-07-04 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502025658/https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/seattle-seahawks-michael-jerrell-sixth-round-selection-2024-nfl-draft |url-status=live }} He was selected in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Horton, Ari |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Seahawks Select T Michael Jerrell With 207th Overall Pick |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/michael-jerrell-2024-nfl-draft-tackle-findlay |access-date=2024-07-04 |publisher=Seattle Seahawks |archive-date=May 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502025658/https://www.seahawks.com/news/michael-jerrell-2024-nfl-draft-tackle-findlay |url-status=live }} He became the fourth player in school history to be selected in the draft and was the only Division II player chosen. On Sunday October 20, 2024, Jerrell is slated to start his first NFL game at right tackle {{Cite web |last=Van Til, Cameron |date=October 18, 2024 |title=A year removed from D-II, Seahawks rookie to make 1st NFL start |url=https://sports.mynorthwest.com/1787227/a-year-removed-from-division-ii-seattle-seahawks-rookie-to-make-1st-nfl-start/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |publisher=Seattle Sports }}
References
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External links
- [https://findlayoilers.com/sports/football/roster/michael-jerrell/6989 Findlay Oilers bio]
- [https://www.seahawks.com/team/players-roster/michael-jerrell/ Seattle Seahawks bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Indianapolis
Category:American football offensive tackles
Category:Pike High School alumni