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

Jets Receive Worrisome Update on Deebo Samuel Trade Possibility

Jets Receive Worrisome Update on Deebo Samuel Trade Possibility

Analysts Reveal Top Jets Trade Offers for Deebo Samuel & Final Draft Mocks

Analysts Reveal Top Jets Trade Offers for Deebo Samuel & Final Draft Mocks

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Provides Key Injury Update on Offensive Starter

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Provides Key Injury Update on Offensive Starter

Jets Team Captain Stands up for Mekhi Becton: ‘Y’all Gotta Chill’

Jets Team Captain Stands up for Mekhi Becton: ‘Y’all Gotta Chill’

Jets Rank Dead Last in Integral ESPN Analytic Since 2012

Jets Rank Dead Last in Integral ESPN Analytic Since 2012

Patrick Mahomes on Track to Be First NFL Athlete to Accomplish Rare Feat

Patrick Mahomes on Track to Be First NFL Athlete to Accomplish Rare Feat

‘First-Round Player’ Could Fall Into Jets’ Lap on Day 2, Says Draft Expert

‘First-Round Player’ Could Fall Into Jets’ Lap on Day 2, Says Draft Expert

Jets Reporter Unconvinced Team Will Target Top CB at No. 4

Jets Reporter Unconvinced Team Will Target Top CB at No. 4

Jets Officially Re-Sign 4 Free Agents for 2022: Report

Jets Officially Re-Sign 4 Free Agents for 2022: Report

Chiefs Spend Prospect Visit on Potential Understudy to Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Spend Prospect Visit on Potential Understudy to Patrick Mahomes

Analyst Disrespects Jets Former First-Round Pick With Absurd Trade Proposal

Analyst Disrespects Jets Former First-Round Pick With Absurd Trade Proposal

NFL Analyst Proposes Chiefs Trade up for ‘Elite’ Edge Rusher in Draft

NFL Analyst Proposes Chiefs Trade up for ‘Elite’ Edge Rusher in Draft

Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid Detail New-Look Offense Without Tyreek Hill

Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid Detail New-Look Offense Without Tyreek Hill

Draft Expert Predicts ‘Big & Bold’ Trade Between Jets & Packers

Draft Expert Predicts ‘Big & Bold’ Trade Between Jets & Packers

Patrick Mahomes Teases ‘Old’ Tom Brady & Aaron Rodgers Ahead of Golf Event

Patrick Mahomes Teases ‘Old’ Tom Brady & Aaron Rodgers Ahead of Golf Event

Chiefs Could Wait on ‘Most Underrated Player in Class’ to Fill WR Void

Chiefs Could Wait on ‘Most Underrated Player in Class’ to Fill WR Void

Chiefs Connected to EDGE With Rare ‘Explosiveness & Power’

Chiefs Connected to EDGE With Rare ‘Explosiveness & Power’

Proposed Chiefs, Cardinals Trade Lands ‘Polished’ Ohio State Star in Round 1

Proposed Chiefs, Cardinals Trade Lands ‘Polished’ Ohio State Star in Round 1

Chiefs Host 1,500-Yard WR Prospect Known for ‘Electric’ Speed: Report

Chiefs Host 1,500-Yard WR Prospect Known for ‘Electric’ Speed: Report

Hall of Fame WR Questions Tyreek Hill: ‘I Don’t Think I Could’ve Done That’

Hall of Fame WR Questions Tyreek Hill: ‘I Don’t Think I Could’ve Done That’

Ex-Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins Signs With Super Bowl Contender: Report

Ex-Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins Signs With Super Bowl Contender: Report

Travis Kelce’s Girlfriend Kayla Nicole Rips Cam Newton for Controversial Comments

Travis Kelce’s Girlfriend Kayla Nicole Rips Cam Newton for Controversial Comments

Ex-Chiefs Tight End Named 1 of 8 XFL Head Coaches: Report

Ex-Chiefs Tight End Named 1 of 8 XFL Head Coaches: Report

Draft Expert Urges Chiefs to Replace Charvarius Ward in Round 1

Draft Expert Urges Chiefs to Replace Charvarius Ward in Round 1

Patrick Mahomes Inspires 8-Year-Old Chiefs Fan to Start Charity

Patrick Mahomes Inspires 8-Year-Old Chiefs Fan to Start Charity

Jets Predicted to Draft ‘First One off the Board’ at Unexpected Position

Jets Predicted to Draft ‘First One off the Board’ at Unexpected Position

Chiefs Free Agent Melvin Ingram Visits With New AFC Suitor: Report

Chiefs Free Agent Melvin Ingram Visits With New AFC Suitor: Report

Jets Could Prioritize Mountainous 340-Pound Draft Prospect, Says Expert

Jets Could Prioritize Mountainous 340-Pound Draft Prospect, Says Expert

Jets, Bucs Proposed Trade Delivers C.J. Mosley Successor in Draft

Jets, Bucs Proposed Trade Delivers C.J. Mosley Successor in Draft

Jets Analysts Reveal Top Draft Targets & Last-Ditch Free-Agent Signings

Jets Analysts Reveal Top Draft Targets & Last-Ditch Free-Agent Signings