Christine Michael

Christine Michael
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Michael with the Seattle Seahawks in 2015
Free agent
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1990-11-09) November 9, 1990
Beaumont, Texas
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: West Brook (Beaumont, Texas)
College: Texas A&M
NFL Draft: 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 62
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2018
Rushing yards: 1,089
Rushing average: 4.3
Rushing touchdowns: 7
Receptions: 26
Receiving yards: 135
Receiving touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Christine Lynn Michael Sr.[1] (/ˈkrɪstɪn/; born November 9, 1990) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Texas A&M, and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Early years

A native of Beaumont, Texas, Michael attended West Brook Senior High School in Beaumont, and played high school football for the West Brook Bruins. He rushed for 4,234 yards on 501 carries. He was also named the District 21-5A Offensive MVP as a junior in 2007. He won the 2009 Walter Payton Trophy for the best high school football athlete. He participated in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, and was a finalist for the 2008 Hall Trophy for the best player in the nation.[2]

Michael was also on the West Brook Senior High School track team, where he competed as a sprinter. He was timed at 11.02 seconds in the 100 meters as a junior.[3] He was also a member of the 4 × 100m (42.00) and 4 × 200m (1:28.45) relay squads.[4]

Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Michael was listed the third best running back prospect in the nation (behind Hall Trophy winner and fellow US Army All-American Bryce Brown and Alabama's Trent Richardson).[5]

College career

Michael accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Texas A&M University, where he played for the Texas A&M Aggies football team from 2009 to 2012. In 2009, after posting 844 total rushing yards on 166 carries, Michael received Offensive Freshman of the Year honors from the Big 12 Conference.[6]

Michael underwent season-ending surgery during the 2010 season due to a cracked right tibia. He compiled 631 total yards for four touchdowns.[7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert jump Broad BP Wonderlic
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		 220 lb
(100 kg)		 31 1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9 3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.54 s 1.49 s 2.51 s 4.02 s 6.69 s 43 in
(1.09 m)		 10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		 27 reps 11[8]
All values from NFL Combine[9]

Seattle Seahawks

Michael was selected in the second round (62nd overall) by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2013 NFL Draft. During his first two seasons, Michael saw limited action as the third running back behind Pro-Bowl veteran Marshawn Lynch and backup Robert Turbin. The Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII over the Denver Broncos and made an appearance in Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots during that time. Michael was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on September 6, 2015, after the Seahawks signed veteran Fred Jackson. In exchange for Michael, the Seahawks received a conditional seventh-round draft pick (number 225, Devin Lucien).[10]

Dallas Cowboys

Michael was acquired to help improve their depth at running back after the departure of DeMarco Murray via free agency. After being inactive the first three weeks, it was rumored during the Cowboys bye week that the coaching staff would possibly name him the starter. Instead Michael played in five games as a backup. On November 17, 2015, he was waived to make room for former Seahawks teammate Robert Turbin.[11]

Washington Redskins

On November 19, 2015, Michael was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad. He was released by the team on December 15, 2015.[12]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

On December 16, 2015, the Seattle Seahawks signed Michael after injuries to Marshawn Lynch and Thomas Rawls.[13] In his first game back with the Seahawks, Michael rushed for a career-high 84 yards against the Cleveland Browns. Michael rushed a new career-high of 102 rushing yards, including a 45-yard run, against the Arizona Cardinals two weeks later.

Michael received his first start in a playoff game in Seattle's Wild Card match up against the Minnesota Vikings and finished the 10-9 victory with 70 rushing yards and 14 receiving yards.

On March 17, 2016, Michael signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

In Week 3 of the 2016 season, Michael had a then career game after rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers.[14]

On November 15, 2016, the Seahawks released Michael even though he had been their starting running back for seven of their ten games and was the team's leader in rushing yards and attempts. After much speculation, head coach Pete Carroll cited that his release was due to the return of Thomas Rawls and the emergence of rookie running back C. J. Prosise alongside Michael's significant reduction in effectiveness on the field.[15]

Green Bay Packers

Michael was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on November 16, 2016.[16]

On March 23, 2017, Michael re-signed with the Packers on a one-year deal worth $800,000.[17] On May 1, 2017, Michael was released by the Packers after the team drafted three running backs in the 2017 NFL Draft.[18]

Indianapolis Colts

On June 1, 2017, Michael signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[19] He was placed on injured reserve on June 15, 2017.[20]

On March 21, 2018, Michael re-signed with the Colts.[21] He was released on September 24, 2018.[22]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

SeasonTeamGamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2013SEA 4018794.41300000000
2014SEA 100341755.145011212.012010
2015DAL/SEA 82542434.54503165.311000
2016SEA/GB 1571485833.9427221074.913121
Total3792541,0804.3457261355.213131
Source: NFL.com

Postseason

SeasonTeamGamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2015SEA 2121703.313011414.014000
2016GB 3016583.6100133.03000
Total51371283.51302178.514000
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Personal life

Michael's first name, which is unusual for a male, is pronounced KRIS-tin /ˈkrɪstɪn/.[23] His mother told him that she wanted her first child to be a girl and so she chose the name before she knew the baby's sex; she likened the name to the character in the Johnny Cash song "A Boy Named Sue".[24] In May 2016, he fathered a son named Christine Michael Jr. and has since started wearing "Michael Sr." on the back of his practice and game jerseys.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Why is Christine Michael a changed running back? He's a changed, matured man". thenewstribune. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  2. ↑ "West Brook's Christine Michael has shot at Army honor". Houston Chronicle. November 12, 2008. Archived from the original on August 13, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  3. ↑ "NFL Draft 2013 Multi-Sport Breakdown". footballtalentadvisors.com. April 28, 2013. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Christine Michael". trackingfootball.com. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Rivals.com running backs 2009". 2009 Prospect Rankings. Rivals.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  6. ↑ "2009 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big12Sports.com. December 1, 2009. Archived from the original on December 29, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  7. ↑ Burch, Jimmy. "Big 12 Insider: Early success of Texas A&M's Tannehill no fluke". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Archived from the original on December 4, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Historical NFL Wonderlic Scores". wonderlictestsample.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Christine Michael NFL Combine Results". NFL.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  10. ↑ Patra, Kevin (September 6, 2015). "Seahawks trade RB Christine Michael to Cowboys". NFL.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  11. ↑ Bergman, Jeremy (November 17, 2015). "Christine Michael released by Dallas Cowboys". NFL.com. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  12. ↑ Tesfatsion, Master (December 15, 2015). "Redskins waive injured Trenton Robinson, release Christine Michael from practice squad". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  13. ↑ Tesfatsion, Master (December 16, 2016). "Seattle Seahawks re-sign Christine Michael to add depth at running back position". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Seahawks re-sign RB Christine Michael". Seattle Seahawks. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  15. ↑ Kevin Patra (November 16, 2016). "Packers claim Christine Michael off waivers;why was he waived?". NFL.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Packers claim RB Christine Michael". Packers.com. November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Packers re-sign Michael". packers.com. March 23, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Packers release two running backs". Packers.com. May 1, 2017.
  19. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". Blogs.Colts.com. June 1, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Colts Place Running Back Christine Michael On Injured Reserve". Colts.com. June 15, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Colts Re-Sign Veteran Running Back Christine Michael". Colt.com. March 21, 2018.
  22. ↑ "Roster Moves: Colts Claim CB Arthur Maulet Off Waivers; Release RB Christine Michael". Colts.com. September 24, 2018.
  23. ↑ "Current and Former Player Name Pronunciation Guide". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  24. ↑ Zwerneman, Brent (September 7, 2009). "It's easy for a boy named 'Christine'". San Antonio Express-News. Archived from the original on August 13, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
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