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

‘Underrated’ Chiefs WR Highlighted as Kadarius Toney Insurance

‘Underrated’ Chiefs WR Highlighted as Kadarius Toney Insurance

Jets Analyst Argues 2 RB Signings Make More Sense Than Dalvin Cook

Jets Analyst Argues 2 RB Signings Make More Sense Than Dalvin Cook

Chiefs Urged to Sign ‘Seasoned’ Pass Rusher, Former Super Bowl Rival

Chiefs Urged to Sign ‘Seasoned’ Pass Rusher, Former Super Bowl Rival

Chiefs Dominate NFL Draft Ranking With Top 2 ‘Steals’ of the Past Decade

Chiefs Dominate NFL Draft Ranking With Top 2 ‘Steals’ of the Past Decade

Jets Injury Could Provide Frustrating Draft Pick With New Lease on Life

Jets Injury Could Provide Frustrating Draft Pick With New Lease on Life

Patrick Mahomes’ ‘Dream’ Golf Foursome Features Sporting Legends

Patrick Mahomes’ ‘Dream’ Golf Foursome Features Sporting Legends

2 Chiefs Sleepers Earn First-Round Status in NFL Re-Draft

2 Chiefs Sleepers Earn First-Round Status in NFL Re-Draft

Multiple Jets Signings Trashed in Lowly NFL Ranking

Multiple Jets Signings Trashed in Lowly NFL Ranking

Chiefs Rookie Earns More Praise Representing KC in 32-Team Watch List

Chiefs Rookie Earns More Praise Representing KC in 32-Team Watch List

Chiefs Disrespected in 2023 Ranking Due to ‘Underwhelming’ Position Group

Chiefs Disrespected in 2023 Ranking Due to ‘Underwhelming’ Position Group

Jets Ditch Sam Darnold for $90 Million Game-Wrecker in 2018 Re-Draft

Jets Ditch Sam Darnold for $90 Million Game-Wrecker in 2018 Re-Draft

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce Embarrasses Raiders in Viral Insult [WATCH]

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce Embarrasses Raiders in Viral Insult [WATCH]

Jets Veteran Got Super Bowl Déjà Vu With Aaron Rodgers at OTAs

Jets Veteran Got Super Bowl Déjà Vu With Aaron Rodgers at OTAs

Chiefs Bubble Candidate ‘Could Benefit’ From Veteran’s Injury

Chiefs Bubble Candidate ‘Could Benefit’ From Veteran’s Injury

2 Jets Draft Picks Waived in 53-Man Projection, ‘Stunner’ Makes Roster

2 Jets Draft Picks Waived in 53-Man Projection, ‘Stunner’ Makes Roster

Chiefs Free Agent Leaves the Door Open for NFL Return

Chiefs Free Agent Leaves the Door Open for NFL Return

Eagles Captain Calls Out Patrick Mahomes & Super Bowl Conditions

Eagles Captain Calls Out Patrick Mahomes & Super Bowl Conditions

Jets Warned to Avoid the ‘Shiny Object’ & Pass on 4-Time Pro Bowler

Jets Warned to Avoid the ‘Shiny Object’ & Pass on 4-Time Pro Bowler

Ex-Chief Tyreek Hill Could Face Charges as Incident Details Emerge: Report

Ex-Chief Tyreek Hill Could Face Charges as Incident Details Emerge: Report

Chiefs, Chris Jones Extension Likely ‘Waiting’ on NFL Rising Star

Chiefs, Chris Jones Extension Likely ‘Waiting’ on NFL Rising Star

Jets Suspension Opens the Door for Once-Promising Draft Pick

Jets Suspension Opens the Door for Once-Promising Draft Pick

Unlikely Chiefs WR Praised as ‘Most Underrated’ KC Player

Unlikely Chiefs WR Praised as ‘Most Underrated’ KC Player

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Starring in $1 Million Charity Livestream Event

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Starring in $1 Million Charity Livestream Event

Ex-Jets Defender, 9-Year NFL Vet Announces Retirement

Ex-Jets Defender, 9-Year NFL Vet Announces Retirement

Ex-Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill Under Investigation After Father’s Day Incident: Report

Ex-Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill Under Investigation After Father’s Day Incident: Report

2 Integral Chiefs Named to ‘All-Breakout Team’ in 2023

2 Integral Chiefs Named to ‘All-Breakout Team’ in 2023

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Pictured at Training Facility With 4-Time NBA Scoring Champ

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Pictured at Training Facility With 4-Time NBA Scoring Champ

Jets 2022 Rookie Breakout ‘Fighting for a Roster Spot’ in Training Camp

Jets 2022 Rookie Breakout ‘Fighting for a Roster Spot’ in Training Camp

Chiefs 24-Year-Old Entering ‘Make-or-Break’ Season in 2023

Chiefs 24-Year-Old Entering ‘Make-or-Break’ Season in 2023

Chiefs Predicted to Earn 2 First-Team All-Pro Honors in 2023

Chiefs Predicted to Earn 2 First-Team All-Pro Honors in 2023