For the Denver Broncos of the National Football League, nose tackle Michael Purcell participates in professional football. He is 149 kg and 1.91 m tall. He attended Highlands Ranch High School, where he played high school football. He attended the University of Wyoming after high school and played collegiate football for the Wyoming Cowboys.
In his four-year career, he played 42 games and racked up 197 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. He recorded 83 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles as a senior, earning him first-team All-Mountain West Conference recognition. In May 2013, the San Francisco 49ers selected Purcell as an undrafted free agent.
His release from waivers was completed by the Los Angeles Rams in May 2017. On September 19, following his release on September 2, the Chicago Bears added him to their practice squad. In October 2017, Purcell was signed by the Carolina Panthers to the practice squad; however, the following month, he was released. On October 25, 2017, he was added to the New England Patriots practice squad but then released.
For the Kansas City Chiefs in November 2017, he was added to the practice squad. In 2019, Purcell will sign with the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football. In April 2019, Purcell was bought by the Denver Broncos. He joined the Broncos in October 2020 under a three-year, $14.8 million contract.
Where Is Mike Purcell From?
Mike Purcell is from Highlands Ranch in Colorado in the United States.