Michael Rose Jr. (born May 25, 2000) is an

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for the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL. He played college football at Iowa State.

Early life and high school

Rose grew up in

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and attended Brecksville–Broadview Heights High School, where he played basketball and football. He recorded 82 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, and two interceptions and was named second-team All-

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during his junior season. Rose had 53 tackles and 10 tackles for loss in seven games and was named first-team all-conference as a senior. He committed to Iowa State after receiving a late scholarship; Rose had previously been committed to play at Ball State.

College career

Rose became a starter at linebacker for Iowa State as a true freshman and was named honorable mention All-

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and a Freshman All-American by the FWAA after finishing the season with 75 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. He had 77 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks with three passes broken up and an interception and was again named honorable mention All-Big 12 in his sophomore season. Rose was named first-team All-Big 12 and the conference Defensive Player of the Year as a junior.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Rose signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2022. He was waived on August 27, 2022.

St. Louis BattleHawks

On November 17, 2022, Rose was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL.

References

External links

Iowa State Cyclones bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rose, Mike 2000 births Living people American football linebackers Iowa State Cyclones football players Kansas City Chiefs players People from Brecksville, Ohio Players of American football from Ohio St. Louis BattleHawks players Sportspeople from Cuyahoga County, Ohio