Former UMass wide receiver, Marken Michel entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, who was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in 2016.
He has now played for four NFL teams including Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, and now the Washington Commanders.
Before going pro, Michel started his career at American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida. Whiles on the school team, he played as a utility player (receiver and safety).
During his senior season, he had 27 receptions, which he turned into 607 yards and eight touchdowns. Michel was a Broward Bowl All-Star in his senior year.
After a successful high school career, Michel enrolled at the University of Massachusetts, where he spent four seasons with the UMass Minutemen.
During his senior season, he had 27 receptions, which he turned into 607 yards and eight touchdowns.
Michel played in three games as a true freshman. He caught three passes for a total of 31 yards and scored one touchdown. In the very first game of the season, which was held at Holy Cross, he participated in his very first college game.
Who Are Marken Michel Parents?
Jeantilean and Marie Michel are the parents of Marken Michel. In 1990, Jeantilean and Marie Michel emigrated to the US in search of a “better life.”
Marie stayed in the Bahamas for three months before traveling to Miami by nighttime boat with thirteen other people.
When Marie moved to the United States, she left practically everything behind, including her daughter Lamise, who was only 19 months old at the time.
During the subsequent years, Marie held a number of different positions, including housekeeping at a hotel.
At the moment, Marie is employed at American Heritage High School where she works in the cafeteria.