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 Could Contend in Wildcard After ‘Terrific Offseason’: Analyst

Jets Could Contend in Wildcard After ‘Terrific Offseason’: Analyst

Jets John Franklin-Myers Plans on Keeping His Promise to Joe Douglas

Jets John Franklin-Myers Plans on Keeping His Promise to Joe Douglas

Jets Big Question at Right Guard Has Relatively Simple Answer

Jets Big Question at Right Guard Has Relatively Simple Answer

Pro Football Focus Ranks Prove Jets Must Change Narrative on the Field

Pro Football Focus Ranks Prove Jets Must Change Narrative on the Field

Jets’ Zach Wilson Showing ‘Strong Difference’ From Sam Darnold: Analyst

Jets’ Zach Wilson Showing ‘Strong Difference’ From Sam Darnold: Analyst

Overlooked Factor Will Help Jets 2020 Draft Class Take Next Step

Overlooked Factor Will Help Jets 2020 Draft Class Take Next Step

Jets Should Take a Flyer on High-Upside Kicker

Jets Should Take a Flyer on High-Upside Kicker

Quarterback Ranks Prove Zach Wilson, Jets Could Thrive in AFC East

Quarterback Ranks Prove Zach Wilson, Jets Could Thrive in AFC East

Jets Fans Clamoring for Return of Priority Free Agent

Jets Fans Clamoring for Return of Priority Free Agent

Jets Center Connor McGovern Is Built for Mike LaFleur’s Scheme

Jets Center Connor McGovern Is Built for Mike LaFleur’s Scheme

Demaryius Thomas Retirement Sparks Odd Jets Memory

Demaryius Thomas Retirement Sparks Odd Jets Memory

Hall of Fame Tackle Says Alijah Vera-Tucker Won’t Play Like ‘a Rookie’

Hall of Fame Tackle Says Alijah Vera-Tucker Won’t Play Like ‘a Rookie’

Detailing a Jets Trade Package for Quarterback Nick Foles

Detailing a Jets Trade Package for Quarterback Nick Foles

Jets Stuck Between Rock & Hard Place on Marcus Maye Extension

Jets Stuck Between Rock & Hard Place on Marcus Maye Extension

Gators’ Touchdown-Machine Looks to Rebound in Jets’ New System

Gators’ Touchdown-Machine Looks to Rebound in Jets’ New System

Jets LB C.J. Mosley Should Excel in Fred Warner Role of 4-3 Scheme

Jets LB C.J. Mosley Should Excel in Fred Warner Role of 4-3 Scheme

Jets’ Next Moves After Morgan Moses Deal

Jets’ Next Moves After Morgan Moses Deal

Jets Wide Receiver Denzel Mims Embarking on ‘Prove It’ Campaign

Jets Wide Receiver Denzel Mims Embarking on ‘Prove It’ Campaign

Jets Stud Rookie Tackler Drums up High Praise in Camp

Jets Stud Rookie Tackler Drums up High Praise in Camp

6 Undrafted Free Agents That Could Actually Make the Jets’ Roster

6 Undrafted Free Agents That Could Actually Make the Jets’ Roster

Jets Defensive Coordinator Says Bryce Hall Must Earn Starting CB Job

Jets Defensive Coordinator Says Bryce Hall Must Earn Starting CB Job

Jets Should Make a Play for Versatile Super Bowl Champion Tight End

Jets Should Make a Play for Versatile Super Bowl Champion Tight End

Jets Expected to Miss out on 2 Key Rookies After AVT Trade

Jets Expected to Miss out on 2 Key Rookies After AVT Trade

Flight 2021 Reveals Reasons Jets Drafted Quarterback Zach Wilson

Flight 2021 Reveals Reasons Jets Drafted Quarterback Zach Wilson

Flight 2021 Docuseries Details New Jets’ Standard for Players

Flight 2021 Docuseries Details New Jets’ Standard for Players

Sensational Jets’ Prospect Elijah Moore Has WR1 Potential

Sensational Jets’ Prospect Elijah Moore Has WR1 Potential

Jets’ Flight 2021 Airing: What It Entails & How to Watch

Jets’ Flight 2021 Airing: What It Entails & How to Watch

Jets’ Beat Reporters Hint Chris Herndon Could Be on Hot Seat

Jets’ Beat Reporters Hint Chris Herndon Could Be on Hot Seat

Jamison Crowder’s Unselfish Decision Opens Doors for Jets

Jamison Crowder’s Unselfish Decision Opens Doors for Jets

5 Jets That Could Be on the Chopping Block After Minicamp

5 Jets That Could Be on the Chopping Block After Minicamp