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

Chiefs’ Melvin Ingram Could Reunite With Recent AFC Coaching Hire

Chiefs’ Melvin Ingram Could Reunite With Recent AFC Coaching Hire

Jets Linked to WR Prospect Chasing Cooper Kupp & Terry McLaurin Trend

Jets Linked to WR Prospect Chasing Cooper Kupp & Terry McLaurin Trend

Jets Fans React to Kayvon Thibodeaux Bombshell From Draft Insider

Jets Fans React to Kayvon Thibodeaux Bombshell From Draft Insider

Chiefs Make Final Decision on Anthony Hitchens’ Future in KC: Report

Chiefs Make Final Decision on Anthony Hitchens’ Future in KC: Report

NFL Analyst Says Jets Should Avoid Reunion With Breakout Tackler

NFL Analyst Says Jets Should Avoid Reunion With Breakout Tackler

Patrick Mahomes Dropped out of Top 5 in NFL Quarterback Ranking

Patrick Mahomes Dropped out of Top 5 in NFL Quarterback Ranking

Jets’ Zach Wilson Should Use Ludicrous QB Ranking as Motivation

Jets’ Zach Wilson Should Use Ludicrous QB Ranking as Motivation

Childhood Jets Fan Can Solve Major Zach Wilson Need in NFL Draft

Childhood Jets Fan Can Solve Major Zach Wilson Need in NFL Draft

Jets’ Draft Selection Could Hinge on Jaguars’ Free-Agent Domino

Jets’ Draft Selection Could Hinge on Jaguars’ Free-Agent Domino

Jets Fallen Star Named ‘Most Underrated Free Agent’ at Position

Jets Fallen Star Named ‘Most Underrated Free Agent’ at Position

Chiefs Urged to Avoid Recently Cut No. 3 Overall Pick in Free Agency

Chiefs Urged to Avoid Recently Cut No. 3 Overall Pick in Free Agency

Jets Team Reporter Highlights ‘Tackling Machine’ as Day 2 Draft Target

Jets Team Reporter Highlights ‘Tackling Machine’ as Day 2 Draft Target

Trade Scenario With Rams Could Send Chiefs’ $45 Million Defender Packing in 2022

Trade Scenario With Rams Could Send Chiefs’ $45 Million Defender Packing in 2022

Top NFL Experts Praise Zach Wilson’s Turnaround — ‘He Didn’t Flinch’

Top NFL Experts Praise Zach Wilson’s Turnaround — ‘He Didn’t Flinch’

2020 Draft Class Headlines List of Jets That ‘Could Be Traded’

2020 Draft Class Headlines List of Jets That ‘Could Be Traded’

Chiefs Trade for $43.5 Million CB in Hypothetical Deal With Giants

Chiefs Trade for $43.5 Million CB in Hypothetical Deal With Giants

Jets WR Braxton Berrios Addresses Free Agency: ‘Guys, It’s Not All Me’

Jets WR Braxton Berrios Addresses Free Agency: ‘Guys, It’s Not All Me’

NFL Insider Connects Jets to ‘Much-Needed Upgrade’ at Tight End

NFL Insider Connects Jets to ‘Much-Needed Upgrade’ at Tight End

Patrick Mahomes Addresses Viral Video With Brittany Matthews [WATCH]

Patrick Mahomes Addresses Viral Video With Brittany Matthews [WATCH]

Chiefs Cornerback Named as ‘Wanted Suspect’ in Alvin Kamara Case: Report

Chiefs Cornerback Named as ‘Wanted Suspect’ in Alvin Kamara Case: Report

Jets Told to Steer Clear of 2-Time All-Pro Pass Rusher in Free Agency

Jets Told to Steer Clear of 2-Time All-Pro Pass Rusher in Free Agency

NFL Draft Expert Presents Jets With Franchise-Altering Decision

NFL Draft Expert Presents Jets With Franchise-Altering Decision

Chiefs LT Orlando Brown Sounds off on Fans in Twitter Outburst

Chiefs LT Orlando Brown Sounds off on Fans in Twitter Outburst

Chiefs Labeled ‘Best Team Fit’ for Polarizing Top-10 Free Agent

Chiefs Labeled ‘Best Team Fit’ for Polarizing Top-10 Free Agent

Jets ‘Will Gladly Take’ Chargers’ Pass Rusher in Free Agency, Says Insider

Jets ‘Will Gladly Take’ Chargers’ Pass Rusher in Free Agency, Says Insider

Jets Assistant Coach Lands Promotion After Impressive Senior Bowl

Jets Assistant Coach Lands Promotion After Impressive Senior Bowl

Jets Coaching Assistant Poached by NFC Playoff Contender

Jets Coaching Assistant Poached by NFC Playoff Contender

Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu Nails Wild Super Bowl Prediction [WATCH]

Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu Nails Wild Super Bowl Prediction [WATCH]

Experts Fix Jets’ Last-Ranked Defense, Decide on Key Free Agents

Experts Fix Jets’ Last-Ranked Defense, Decide on Key Free Agents

2 Ex-Jets Coaches ‘Joining Forces’ With Former NYJ Quarterback

2 Ex-Jets Coaches ‘Joining Forces’ With Former NYJ Quarterback