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

Rare Maccagnan Draft Anomaly Now Vital Cog in Jets Defense

Rare Maccagnan Draft Anomaly Now Vital Cog in Jets Defense

Priority UDFA Isaiah Dunn Could Push for a Starting Role

Priority UDFA Isaiah Dunn Could Push for a Starting Role

WR Elijah Moore Continues to Dominate Jets’ OTAs

WR Elijah Moore Continues to Dominate Jets’ OTAs

DC Jeff Ulbrich on Philosophy, Jets Will ‘Learn Through the Burn’

DC Jeff Ulbrich on Philosophy, Jets Will ‘Learn Through the Burn’

Jets HC Robert Saleh Explains Mekhi Becton’s Absence at OTAs

Jets HC Robert Saleh Explains Mekhi Becton’s Absence at OTAs

Jets Prioritize Speed & Athleticism in Battle at Nickel Corner

Jets Prioritize Speed & Athleticism in Battle at Nickel Corner

Jets Have a Top 10 NFL ‘Disruptor’ According to Next Gen Stats

Jets Have a Top 10 NFL ‘Disruptor’ According to Next Gen Stats

‘Won’t Be Long’ Before Michael Carter Takes Over as Jets’ RB1

‘Won’t Be Long’ Before Michael Carter Takes Over as Jets’ RB1

Jets OTAs: Zach Wilson Excites, but ‘Defense Wins the Day’

Jets OTAs: Zach Wilson Excites, but ‘Defense Wins the Day’

Analyst Predicts Jets Rookie Will Have Greatest ‘Non-QB Impact’

Analyst Predicts Jets Rookie Will Have Greatest ‘Non-QB Impact’

Pros & Cons of Jets Cutting Jamison Crowder

Pros & Cons of Jets Cutting Jamison Crowder

Ex-49ers Pass-Rush Specialist Reunites With Jets Robert Saleh

Ex-49ers Pass-Rush Specialist Reunites With Jets Robert Saleh

Julio Jones Could Cost a Second-Round Pick, Jets Have Two in 2022

Julio Jones Could Cost a Second-Round Pick, Jets Have Two in 2022

Jets’ Legend ‘Broadway Joe’ Turns 78

Jets’ Legend ‘Broadway Joe’ Turns 78

Next-Gen Stat Proves Corey Davis Has 1,000 Yard Potential

Next-Gen Stat Proves Corey Davis Has 1,000 Yard Potential

Free-for-All at Corner & Linebacker in Jets Defensive Camp Battles

Free-for-All at Corner & Linebacker in Jets Defensive Camp Battles

Childhood Revis Fan Fits Perfectly In Jets Defense

Childhood Revis Fan Fits Perfectly In Jets Defense

Jets’ Mike LaFleur on Zach Wilson & His West Coast System

Jets’ Mike LaFleur on Zach Wilson & His West Coast System

Jets’ Zach Wilson Sounds Composed Talking Offense, Sam Darnold

Jets’ Zach Wilson Sounds Composed Talking Offense, Sam Darnold

C.J. Mosley on Decision to Opt-Out, Future With Jets

C.J. Mosley on Decision to Opt-Out, Future With Jets

Running Back, Guard Headline Jets Offensive Camp Battles

Running Back, Guard Headline Jets Offensive Camp Battles

Jets’ Robert Saleh Heaps Praise on Zach Wilson, ‘Excited’ on Early Returns

Jets’ Robert Saleh Heaps Praise on Zach Wilson, ‘Excited’ on Early Returns

Increased NFL Cap Opens World of Possibilities for Jets

Increased NFL Cap Opens World of Possibilities for Jets

Jets Latest Coaching Hire Adds a Wealth of Experience

Jets Latest Coaching Hire Adds a Wealth of Experience

Jets Lead NFL With 4 Interior Defensive Linemen in PFF’s Top 32

Jets Lead NFL With 4 Interior Defensive Linemen in PFF’s Top 32

Joe Douglas Is Determined to Build His Next Championship Core

Joe Douglas Is Determined to Build His Next Championship Core