Michael Dyer facts for kids
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Dyer at the White House in 2011
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | October 13, 1990 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| Undrafted: | 2015 |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| CFL status: | International |
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Michael Dyer (born October 13, 1990) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and Louisville Cardinals. He was the most valuable player (MVP) of the 2011 BCS National Championship Game with Auburn.
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College Football Journey
Playing for Auburn
In 2010, Michael Dyer joined the Auburn Tigers as a first-year player. He quickly made a name for himself. He ran for 1,093 yards and scored five touchdowns. This broke the Auburn record for most rushing yards by a freshman. The previous record holder was Bo Jackson.
Dyer played a huge role in the 2011 BCS National Championship Game. He ran for 143 yards against the Oregon Ducks. His amazing performance earned him the Offensive Player of the Game award.
In his second year (2011), Dyer continued to shine. He rushed for 1,242 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was recognized as one of the best players in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Both the Associated Press and the Coaches named him to their All-SEC first-teams.
Before a big game in 2011, Dyer faced some challenges. He was suspended from the team due to rule violations. Because of this, he decided to leave Auburn. On January 6, 2012, Auburn officially released him from his football scholarship.
Time at Arkansas State
After leaving Auburn, Dyer decided to follow his former coach, Gus Malzahn. Coach Malzahn had moved to Arkansas State University. NCAA rules meant Dyer had to wait a year before he could play for the Red Wolves.
During his time at Arkansas State, Dyer had another incident. In March 2012, he was stopped by police for speeding. This event led to more discussions about his future with the team. After reviewing the situation, Coach Malzahn decided to remove Dyer from the team in July 2012.
Learning at Arkansas Baptist College
After leaving Arkansas State, Dyer attended Arkansas Baptist College. He focused on his studies and did not play football there. He worked hard and earned an associate degree. He wanted to show everyone his good character.
Joining Louisville
On August 2, 2013, it was announced that Dyer would join the University of Louisville. He was allowed to play right away. He had two years of college eligibility left.
However, in December 2014, Dyer became academically ineligible. This meant he could not play in Louisville's final game of the 2014 season. This event marked the end of his college football career.
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1.74 m) |
218 lb (99 kg) |
30+5⁄8 in (0.78 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.58 s | 1.62 s | 2.74 s | 34.0 in (0.86 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) |
26 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Oakland Raiders
Michael Dyer was not chosen in the NFL draft. But on May 11, 2015, the Oakland Raiders signed him. He joined the team after a tryout at their rookie minicamp.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Dyer later signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 16, 2016. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released by the team on August 3, 2016.
Texas Revolution
In 2017, Dyer moved to indoor football. He signed with the Texas Revolution. This team is part of the Champions Indoor Football league. He had a fantastic year, earning Rookie of the Year. He also helped the Revolution win the CIF championship!
Cedar Rapids River Kings
On October 6, 2019, Dyer signed with the Cedar Rapids River Kings. This team plays in the Indoor Football League. The 2020 season was cut short after only one game. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The River Kings team then stopped playing.
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Dyer at the White House in 2011
