Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Chiefs, Giants, Steelers, Buccaneers
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is an Associate Editor who also covers the NFL as a sports journalist for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently helps run Heavy's breaking news operation and newsletter team, while also reporting on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Additionally, Michael has spent two-plus seasons reporting on the New York Jets for Heavy on a daily basis and has been with Heavy on Chiefs since October of 2021, and Heavy on Giants and Heavy on Steelers since 2023. While also assisting the Heavy on Buccaneers page starting at the beginning of 2025.

He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who has previously covered the MLB for Athlon Sports, NFL, MLB and betting content for FanDuel's The Duel, as well as fantasy football for King Fantasy Sports and NFL and MLB news for Pro Football Mania.

Michael can be reached via email at michael.obermuller@heavy.com, on X/Twitter @obermuller_nfl and on LinkedIn.

Education

Michael Obermuller holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies from Quinnipiac University, where he graduated in 2015.

He also completed an English Minor (writing track) during his time at Quinnipiac, and has passed through the International Baccalaureate (IB) testing programs for English and History.

Latest Articles From Michael Obermuller

2 Undrafted Wide Receivers Turn Heads at Jets Rookie Minicamp

2 Undrafted Wide Receivers Turn Heads at Jets Rookie Minicamp

Chiefs Announce Initial Rookie Jersey Numbers as 17 Sign

Chiefs Announce Initial Rookie Jersey Numbers as 17 Sign

Ex-Jets Pro Bowler Believes Garrett Wilson Will Best Rookie WRs in Year 1

Ex-Jets Pro Bowler Believes Garrett Wilson Will Best Rookie WRs in Year 1

Chiefs Criticized by ESPN Analyst for Bold NFL Draft Decision

Chiefs Criticized by ESPN Analyst for Bold NFL Draft Decision

2 Tri-State Area Prospects Headline Jets Rookie Tryouts

2 Tri-State Area Prospects Headline Jets Rookie Tryouts

10 Jets Players That Could Be Released Before OTAs

10 Jets Players That Could Be Released Before OTAs

Senior NFL Writer Can’t Believe ‘Explosive’ Playmaker Fell to Chiefs

Senior NFL Writer Can’t Believe ‘Explosive’ Playmaker Fell to Chiefs

Bears Claim Chiefs WR off Waivers After Release: Report

Bears Claim Chiefs WR off Waivers After Release: Report

Jets ‘Tried to Claim’ Ex-Packers Starter Who Is Now Available: Report

Jets ‘Tried to Claim’ Ex-Packers Starter Who Is Now Available: Report

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Reveals How He Spent His First Million Dollars

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Reveals How He Spent His First Million Dollars

Jets Urged to Target Veteran Run-Stuffer With 12 Years of NFL Experience

Jets Urged to Target Veteran Run-Stuffer With 12 Years of NFL Experience

2 Jets Veterans Blast Titans QB Ryan Tannehill After ‘Lame’ Comments

2 Jets Veterans Blast Titans QB Ryan Tannehill After ‘Lame’ Comments

Chiefs’ Rookie Labeled as ‘Day 3 Pick Who Could Surprise’

Chiefs’ Rookie Labeled as ‘Day 3 Pick Who Could Surprise’

Joe Douglas Reveals Jets’ Pre-Draft Ranking for RB Breece Hall

Joe Douglas Reveals Jets’ Pre-Draft Ranking for RB Breece Hall

Jets Draft Pick Micheal Clemons Addresses Arrest & ‘Off-Field Concerns’

Jets Draft Pick Micheal Clemons Addresses Arrest & ‘Off-Field Concerns’

Chiefs Sign Former ACC Receiving Leader & 4-Star Recruit

Chiefs Sign Former ACC Receiving Leader & 4-Star Recruit

Tyrann Mathieu Signs With NFC Suitor as Chiefs Draft Replacement

Tyrann Mathieu Signs With NFC Suitor as Chiefs Draft Replacement

2-Time All-Pro Says Teams Will Regret Passing on Jets Rookie

2-Time All-Pro Says Teams Will Regret Passing on Jets Rookie

Chiefs 2022 UDFA Tracker: Former ACC Receiving Leader Headlines 10 Signings

Chiefs 2022 UDFA Tracker: Former ACC Receiving Leader Headlines 10 Signings

Jets’ Ahmad Gardner Reveals Hidden Feature of ‘Sauce Chain’ [WATCH]

Jets’ Ahmad Gardner Reveals Hidden Feature of ‘Sauce Chain’ [WATCH]

Jets 2022 UDFA Tracker: Dual-Threat Running Back Headlines 10 Signings

Jets 2022 UDFA Tracker: Dual-Threat Running Back Headlines 10 Signings

Chiefs New LB Leo Chenal Details Mentality: ‘I’m Gonna Be Bringing the Juice’

Chiefs New LB Leo Chenal Details Mentality: ‘I’m Gonna Be Bringing the Juice’

Jets Day 3 Targets Include 6-Foot-8 Powerhouse & 2 Senior Bowl Heroes

Jets Day 3 Targets Include 6-Foot-8 Powerhouse & 2 Senior Bowl Heroes

Chiefs Draft Pick George Karlaftis Sends Video Message to Fans [WATCH]

Chiefs Draft Pick George Karlaftis Sends Video Message to Fans [WATCH]

Woody Johnson Hinted at ‘Sauce’ Gardner Selection Hours Before Draft [WATCH]

Woody Johnson Hinted at ‘Sauce’ Gardner Selection Hours Before Draft [WATCH]

NFL Insider Offers 2 Chiefs’ Alternatives at CB & WR in Exclusive Mock Draft

NFL Insider Offers 2 Chiefs’ Alternatives at CB & WR in Exclusive Mock Draft

Jets Reporter Narrows Down No. 4 Pick to 1 of 3 Prospects

Jets Reporter Narrows Down No. 4 Pick to 1 of 3 Prospects

Jets Waive Former Fourth-Round Pick After Tragic Injury: Report

Jets Waive Former Fourth-Round Pick After Tragic Injury: Report

Chiefs Rank Second in Crucial Stat Over the Past Decade

Chiefs Rank Second in Crucial Stat Over the Past Decade

Chiefs GM Brett Veach ‘Wouldn’t Close the Door’ on Tyrann Mathieu

Chiefs GM Brett Veach ‘Wouldn’t Close the Door’ on Tyrann Mathieu