No. 65 – Seattle Seahawks | |
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Position: | Offensive tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | August 18, 1999
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight: | 309 lb (140 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Pike (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 American 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.
Jerrell was born on August 18, 1999, in west Indianapolis, Indiana, where he grew up. [1] He first played basketball before trying out football in sixth grade. [1] 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. [2] He received little attention as a recruit, however, having no offers from teams at the NCAA Division I level, ultimately choosing to play for the Division II Findlay Oilers over four other Division II offers. [3]
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 then 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]
Jerrell competed at the Hula Bowl and impressed with his performance at his pro day. [7] He was selected in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks. [8] He became the fourth player in school history to be selected in the draft and was the only Division II player chosen. [3] [6]
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