Michael Jasper facts for kids
Leslie Michael Jasper, born on October 8, 1986, is an American football coach and a former player. He is currently the head football coach for Stetson University. Michael Jasper was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football at Bethel as a defensive tackle and offensive guard. During his college days, he was very large, weighing around 450 pounds! He later worked hard to reduce his weight to 375 pounds. Michael Jasper is the most recent player drafted into the NFL from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Jasper with the Buffalo Bills in 2011
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| Position: | Head coach |
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| Born: | October 8, 1986 Mount Juliet, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 375 lb (170 kg) |
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| High school: | Mount Juliet |
| College: | Bethel (TN) |
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 245 |
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| Regular season: | 43–18 (.705) |
| Postseason: | 1–2 (.333) |
| Career: | 44–20 (.688) |
| Player stats at PFR | |
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Michael Jasper: Playing in the NFL
Michael Jasper had a journey through several professional football teams. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2011.
Playing for the Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills chose Michael Jasper in the 2011 NFL draft. He was released before the 2011 season started but later joined their practice squad. On December 27, 2011, he was activated to play for the Bills. He was later waived by the Bills in August 2012.
Playing for Other Teams
After leaving the Bills, Jasper signed with the Tennessee Titans in August 2012, but he was waived shortly after. He then joined the Omaha Nighthawks in September 2012. With the Nighthawks, he played on both offense and defense.
In 2013, the New York Giants signed Jasper to a contract, but he was cut by the team in August of that year. Finally, the Carolina Panthers signed him to their practice squad in September 2013. He then signed as a free agent with the Panthers in January 2014.
Michael Jasper: Becoming a Coach
After his playing career, Michael Jasper began coaching football. He has coached at both high school and college levels.
Coaching at Bethel University
From 2016 to 2018, Michael Jasper was the offensive line coach at his old college, Bethel University. On January 24, 2019, he became the head football coach for Bethel. He led the Bethel Wildcats for several seasons.
Coaching at Stetson University
On December 20, 2024, Michael Jasper was hired as the head coach for the Stetson Hatters. He is now leading the Stetson team.
Michael Jasper's Coaching Record
Here is a summary of Michael Jasper's head coaching record in college football:
Bethel Wildcats (2019–2024)
- 2019: 5 wins, 6 losses
- 2020–21: 3 wins, 4 losses
- 2021: 7 wins, 4 losses
- 2022: 11 wins, 1 loss (They won their conference championship and made it to the NAIA First Round playoffs.)
- 2023: 11 wins, 2 losses (They reached the NAIA Quarterfinal playoffs.)
- 2024: 7 wins, 3 losses
- Overall at Bethel: 44 wins, 20 losses
Stetson Hatters (2025–present)
- 2025: 0 wins, 0 losses (The season is just beginning.)
- Overall at Stetson: 0 wins, 0 losses
