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Kyler McMichael
No. 48
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-03-22) March 22, 2000 (age 24)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:Greater Atlanta (Atlanta, Georgia)
Northview (Johns Creek, Georgia)
College:Clemson (2018)
North Carolina (2019–2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Free Agent
Player stats at PFR

Kyler J. McMichael (born March 22, 2000) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and the North Carolina Tar Heels.[1] He went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft.[2]

Early life and high school[edit]

McMichael played high school football at Greater Atlanta Christian School and Northview High School, both of which are in Georgia in the Atlanta metropolitan area.[3] On June 23, 2017, McMichael announced that he would be committing to play college football for the Clemson Tigers.[4] Later that year, he attended "The Opening 2017 Regional" in Atlanta and would graduate from high school in 2018.[3]

College career[edit]

Clemson[edit]

During McMichael's true freshman season in 2018, he played in 12 games making his debut against Furman. He finished the season with making two tackles in 101 total snaps.[5]

On July 19, 2019, it was announced that McMichael would be entering the transfer portal.[6] The following day, he announced that he would commit to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels via X.[7]

North Carolina[edit]

McMichael played 3 full seasons with the Tar Heels whilst redshirting his sophomore year.[8] His freshman year he played two games versus Florida State and Syracuse and would record 3 tackles. After his sophomore redshirt year, he would play 6 games including a postseason game versus Texas A&M. He would record 26 tackles throughout the season whilst the Tar Heels maintained a 4-3 record in games where McMichael played. In his senior season, he would play 18 games with 17 tackles and an interception.[9] McMichael would verbally declare for the NFL Draft on December 17, 2021.[10]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)
201 lb
(91 kg)
31 in
(0.79 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.49 s 1.62 s 2.62 s 4.37 s 6.94 s 32 in
(0.81 m)
9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)
14 reps
Sources:[11]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers[edit]

On April 30, 2022, McMichael was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft.[12] McMichael was waived on August 29, 2022.[13]

Buffalo Bills[edit]

On September 1, 2022, McMichael was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad.[14] On January 23, 2023, McMichael was signed to a reserve/future contract.[15] He was released on June 7, 2023.[16]

Arizona Cardinals[edit]

On June 8, 2023, McMichael was claimed by the Arizona Cardinals off of waivers.[17] He was waived with an injury designation on August 29, 2023.[18][19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kyler McMichael Career Stats - NFL". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  2. ^ "NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League". NFL.com. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  3. ^ a b "Kyler McMichael on Hudl". Hudl. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  4. ^ "Kyler McMichael Commits to Clemson". Shakin The Southland. June 23, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "Kyler McMichael". Clemson Tigers. 29 June 2018.
  6. ^ Keepfer, Scott (July 19, 2019). "Clemson reserve cornerback Kyler McMichael reportedly readying to enter transfer portal". Greenville News. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "https://twitter.com/kylermc22/status/1152624236609134592". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-08-16. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  8. ^ "Kyler McMichael 2018 Stats per Game - NCAAF". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  9. ^ "Kyler McMichael 2021 Stats per Game - NCAAF". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  10. ^ "https://twitter.com/kylermc22/status/1472009995323686914". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-08-16. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  11. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Kyler McMichael College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  12. ^ Lewis, Dustin (April 30, 2022). "Tampa Bay Buccaneers Undrafted Free Agents Signing Tracker". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  13. ^ Easterling, Luke (August 29, 2022). "NFL news: Bucs waive CB Kyler McMichael". Bucs Wire. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  14. ^ White, Alec (September 1, 2022). "Bills sign 3 more players to complete practice squad". buffalobills.com. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  15. ^ Jenkins, Chris (January 23, 2023). "Bills signed these players to reserve/future contracts for 2023". buffalobills.com. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  16. ^ Skurski, Jay (June 7, 2023). "Bills sign cornerback Cameron Dantzler, release Kyler McMichael". The Buffalo News. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  17. ^ Urban, Darren (June 8, 2023). "Cardinals Claim Cornerback Kyler McMichael". azcardinals.com. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  18. ^ "Kyler McMichael: Waived with injury designation". CBS Sports. August 30, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  19. ^ "Cardinals' Kyler McMichael: Goes to IR". CBS Sports. August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.

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