Michael Jerrell
| No. 65 – Seattle Seahawks | |
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| Position: | Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College: | Findlay (2018–2023) |
| NFL draft: | 2024 / Round: 6 / Pick: 207 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Michael Jerrell (born August 18, 1999) is an
Early life
Jerrell was born on August 18, 1999, in west
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.[2][4] 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.[4] He was chosen third-team All-GMAC in the fall 2021 season after starting all 12 games.[4]
Jerrell started all 11 games in 2022 and was chosen first-team All-GMAC and second-team All-American by D2Football.com.[4] 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.[4][5] He ended his collegiate career with 48 games played and 40 straight starts, second-most for offensive linemen in team history.[4]
Jerrell had received offers to play for larger schools during his time at Findlay, but opted to remain there.[6] He received an undergraduate degree and a Master of Business Administration from Findlay.[6]
Professional career
Jerrell competed at the
References
- ^ a b Brugler, Dane (April 2024). "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 132.
- ^ a b Smith, Corbin K. (April 29, 2024). "'Don't Sell Yourself Short': Seattle Seahawks Draftee Michael Jerrell Relishing NFL Opportunity". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ a b Seggerman, Tyler (April 30, 2024). "'Findlay built me' | Michael Jerrell is only Division II player selected in 2024 NFL Draft". WTOL.
- ^ a b c d e f "Michael Jerrell". Findlay Oilers.
- ^ Weaver, Tim (April 27, 2024). "Seahawks pick Findlay OT Michael Jerrell at No. 207 overall". USA Today. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c Condotta, Bob (April 27, 2024). "Three things to know about Seahawks sixth-round pick Michael Jerrell". The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Corbin K. (April 27, 2024). "Seattle Seahawks Select Findlay OL Michael Jerrell With 207th Pick of 2024 NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Horton, Ari (April 27, 2024). "Seahawks Select T Michael Jerrell With 207th Overall Pick". Seattle Seahawks.