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

Steelers Linked to 3 New RBs as Search for Najee Harris Replacement Continues

Steelers Linked to 3 New RBs as Search for Najee Harris Replacement Continues

NFL Draft Prospect Compared to Chiefs Superstar Patrick Mahomes

NFL Draft Prospect Compared to Chiefs Superstar Patrick Mahomes

Giants Host Potential QB-RB Duo of the Future: Report

Giants Host Potential QB-RB Duo of the Future: Report

Chiefs Pushed to ‘Revitalize’ Key Position With Home Run Threat & Trendy Pick

Chiefs Pushed to ‘Revitalize’ Key Position With Home Run Threat & Trendy Pick

Steelers Pull About-Face on Shedeur Sanders Ahead of NFL Draft

Steelers Pull About-Face on Shedeur Sanders Ahead of NFL Draft

Shedeur Sanders Breaks Silence on Giants Signing 2 Veteran QBs

Shedeur Sanders Breaks Silence on Giants Signing 2 Veteran QBs

Chiefs Met With 6-Foot-5 D-Lineman Who Is ‘Gaining Buzz’: Insider

Chiefs Met With 6-Foot-5 D-Lineman Who Is ‘Gaining Buzz’: Insider

Steelers Insider Shoots Down Trade Speculation: ‘Isn’t Going Anywhere’

Steelers Insider Shoots Down Trade Speculation: ‘Isn’t Going Anywhere’

Giants Connected to ‘Dangerous’ 6-Foot-5 Pass-Catcher Prior to NFL Draft

Giants Connected to ‘Dangerous’ 6-Foot-5 Pass-Catcher Prior to NFL Draft

Chiefs’ Local Pro Day Headlined by 3-Time 1,000-Yard Running Back: Report

Chiefs’ Local Pro Day Headlined by 3-Time 1,000-Yard Running Back: Report

Giants Prediction Pairs Travis Hunter With ‘Hot Name’ at Quarterback Position

Giants Prediction Pairs Travis Hunter With ‘Hot Name’ at Quarterback Position

Steelers Connection Could Lure Raiders Cut to Pittsburgh

Steelers Connection Could Lure Raiders Cut to Pittsburgh

Chiefs Trade Pitch Pulls off Rare Deal With Rival Raiders

Chiefs Trade Pitch Pulls off Rare Deal With Rival Raiders

Giants Show Interest in Very Specific Type of RB to Pair With Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Giants Show Interest in Very Specific Type of RB to Pair With Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Chiefs Prediction Could Unseat Isiah Pacheco as Clear RB1

Chiefs Prediction Could Unseat Isiah Pacheco as Clear RB1

Latest NFL Draft Rumor Sets up Giants With Massive Decision: Report

Latest NFL Draft Rumor Sets up Giants With Massive Decision: Report

Chiefs Draft Pick Sends KC Strong Message Ahead of Make-or-Break Season

Chiefs Draft Pick Sends KC Strong Message Ahead of Make-or-Break Season

Giants $24.5 Million Bust Seems ‘Destined’ for Position Change: Insider

Giants $24.5 Million Bust Seems ‘Destined’ for Position Change: Insider

Steelers Prediction Lands 4,700-Yard Passer as Long-Term QB Candidate

Steelers Prediction Lands 4,700-Yard Passer as Long-Term QB Candidate

Giants Take Strong Interest in Colorado WR Not Named Travis Hunter: Report

Giants Take Strong Interest in Colorado WR Not Named Travis Hunter: Report

Chiefs Sign Former Raiders & Eagles Defensive End: Report

Chiefs Sign Former Raiders & Eagles Defensive End: Report

Giants Connected to ‘One-on-One Nightmare’ on Defensive Line: Report

Giants Connected to ‘One-on-One Nightmare’ on Defensive Line: Report

Chiefs Hosting 6-Foot-3 Pass-Catcher With ‘Automatic’ Hands

Chiefs Hosting 6-Foot-3 Pass-Catcher With ‘Automatic’ Hands

Chiefs Reunite With Former Super Bowl Champ: ‘Sneaky Good Pickup’

Chiefs Reunite With Former Super Bowl Champ: ‘Sneaky Good Pickup’

Steelers ‘Showed Interest’ in 25-Year-Old QB Trade: NFL Insider

Steelers ‘Showed Interest’ in 25-Year-Old QB Trade: NFL Insider

Giants ‘Showed Interest’ in 25-Year-Old QB Trade: NFL Insider

Giants ‘Showed Interest’ in 25-Year-Old QB Trade: NFL Insider

Giants Show Interest in Popular ‘Human Bloodhound’ Defender: Report

Giants Show Interest in Popular ‘Human Bloodhound’ Defender: Report

Russell Wilson Shouts out Giants Teammate After Jersey Number Reveal

Russell Wilson Shouts out Giants Teammate After Jersey Number Reveal

Chiefs Taking Closer Look at ‘Explosive’ WR Likened to Jaylen Waddle: Report

Chiefs Taking Closer Look at ‘Explosive’ WR Likened to Jaylen Waddle: Report

Steelers Prediction Takes Advantage of Helpful First-Round Draft Trade

Steelers Prediction Takes Advantage of Helpful First-Round Draft Trade