Michael Rose Jr. (born May 25, 2000) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Iowa State.
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Born: | (2000-05-25) May 25, 2000 (age 22) Brecksville, Ohio |
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
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High school: | Brecksville–Broadview Heights (Brecksville, OH) |
College: | Iowa State (2018–2021) |
Position: | Linebacker |
Undrafted: | 2022 |
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Rose grew up in Brecksville, Ohio and attended Brecksville–Broadview Heights High School, where he played basketball and football. He recorded 82 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, and two interceptions and was named second-team All-Suburban League during his junior season. Rose had 53 tackles and 10 tackles for loss in seven games and was named first-team all-conference as a senior. He committed to Iowa State after receiving a late scholarship; Rose had previously been committed to play at Ball State.[1]
Rose became a starter at linebacker for Iowa State as a true freshman and was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference and a Freshman All-American by the FWAA after finishing the season with 75 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery.[2][3] He had 77 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks with three passes broken up and an interception and was again named honorable mention All-Big 12 in his sophomore season.[4][5] Rose was named first-team All-Big 12 and the conference Defensive Player of the Year as a junior.[6]
Rose signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2022.[7] He was waived on August 27, 2022.[8]
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