Michal Menet Explained

Michal Menet
Position:Center
Birth Date:8 August 1997
Birth Place:Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:301
High School:Exeter (Reading, Pennsylvania)
College:Penn State (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:7
Draftpick:247
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:MeneMi00

Michal James Menet (born August 8, 1997) is an American football center who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft.[1]

Early years

Menet was born on August 8, 1997, at the Reading Hospital[2] to Sherry Graffius, a dental hygienist, and Brian Menet, an integrated warehouse logistics manager. Menet predominantly grew up in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, with his father and step-mother, Pamela Shupp Menet, Berks County Economic Director who played a large role in the development process of M. Night Shyamalan’s Avatar at the Reading Pagoda.[3] [4]

Menet played high school football at Exeter Township Senior High School in Reading, Pennsylvania.[5] In 2015, Menet blocked a punt in a game against Governor Mifflin Senior High School which led the Exeter Eagles to their first league championship in over a decade.[6]

Predominantly an offensive and defensive lineman throughout high school, Menet also played tight end his senior year due to a quarterback’s injury.[7]

Menet was coached by Matt Bauer and Kerry Ciatto in high school.[8] In his junior and senior years, Menet was coached by his older brother, Christian, who played college football for the Eastern Michigan Eagles.[9]

College career

Menet was ranked as a fourstar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[10] He committed to Penn State on May 29, 2015.[11]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Menet was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round (247th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft on May 1, 2021.[12] Menet officially signed with the Cardinals on May 20, 2021, with the contract details initially being undisclosed.[13] He was waived on August 30, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[14] [15] He was released on September 7.[16] He re-signed with their practice squad on September 29.[17] Menet was released on October 5.[18]

Green Bay Packers

On December 15, 2021, Menet was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[19]

On January 25, 2022, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers.[20] He was waived on August 30.[21] On December 13, 2022, Menet was signed to the practice squad.[22]

Seattle Sea Dragons

Menet moved on to the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL after being waived by the Packers, winning him an invitation to the Atlanta Falcons minicamp in May 2023.[23] He was released from his contract on August 3, 2023.[24]

Atlanta Falcons

On August 3, 2023, Menet was signed by the Falcons.[25] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[26]

Personal life

Menet has a younger brother, Joey Schlaffer, who committed to play football at Penn State in October 2021.[27] Schlaffer helped lead Exeter to its first ever PIAA District III Championship in November 2021.[28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drake . Tyler . Cards grab S James Wiggins, C Michal Menet in 7th round of NFL Draft . Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. May 2021 .
  2. Web site: Michal Menet - Football . May 5, 2021 . Penn State University Athletics . en.
  3. Web site: Shuey . Karen . August 13, 2020 . Berks County hires its first director of economic development . May 5, 2021 . Reading Eagle . en.
  4. Web site: April 4, 2009 . 'Sixth Sense' director shooting new movie in Reading beginning Thursday; Pagoda to get a close-up . https://web.archive.org/web/20090404043056/http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=131944 . April 4, 2009 . May 5, 2021.
  5. Web site: Former Exeter and Penn State standout Michal Menet excited about NFL draft chances . May 2, 2021 . Reading Eagle . en.
  6. Web site: Mike . Drago . Exeter knows it needs to get up to speed to stop Mifflin, Singleton . May 2, 2021 . Reading Eagle . en.
  7. Web site: Dewees . Jeff . October 31, 2015 . Menet's punt block fires Exeter to 35-21 win over Governor Mifflin; ends Mustangs' dominance . May 3, 2021 . Football . en-US.
  8. Web site: Ciatto is not retiring sort, joins Bauer's Exeter staff . May 4, 2021 . Reading Eagle.
  9. Web site: May 30, 2015 . On a blue and white day in Exeter, Penn State landed Michal Menet, a lineman for the future . May 4, 2021 . pennlive . en.
  10. Web site: Michal Menet Recruiting Profile . 247Sports.com.
  11. Web site: Michal Menet 247 . 247Sports.com.
  12. Web site: Scarcella . Rick . Menet selected in seventh round by Arizona . Reading Eagle.
  13. Web site: May 20, 2021 . Cardinals sign rookies Marco Wilson, James Wiggins, Michal Menet . May 22, 2021 . Arizona Sports.
  14. Web site: Cardinals Release 10, Including KeeSean Johnson. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. August 30, 2021.
  15. Web site: Former First-Round Pick Josh Doctson Lands On Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 3, 2021.
  16. Web site: Cardinals release rookie OL Michal Menet, sign OT Eric Smith. ArizonaSports.com. September 7, 2021.
  17. Web site: Cardinals Promote Antonio Hamilton From Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 29, 2021.
  18. Web site: Cardinals Bring Luq Barcoo Back To Practice Squad. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. October 5, 2021.
  19. Web site: Packers sign C Michal Menet to practice squad. Packers.com. December 15, 2021.
  20. Web site: Packers sign 10 free agents. Packers.com. January 25, 2022.
  21. Web site: Press release: Packers announce roster moves. packers.com . August 30, 2022.
  22. Web site: Packers sign T Jean Delance, C Michal Menet to practice squad. packers.com . December 13, 2022. December 13, 2022.
  23. Web site: Collegian . Joel Haas The Daily . 2023-05-08 . Atlanta Falcons invite former Penn State offensive lineman Michal Menet to minicamp . 2023-05-16 . The Daily Collegian . en.
  24. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . August 4, 2023.
  25. News: BREAKING: Falcons Sign Michal Menet; What's Next? . en . Sports Illustrated Atlanta Falcons News, Analysis and More . 2023-08-04.
  26. Web site: Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 29, 2023.
  27. News: 2021-10-23. Exeter's Joey Schlaffer commits to Penn State football. 2021-12-04. Reading Eagle. en-US.
  28. Web site: 2021-11-27. Exeter outrushes top-seeded Governor Mifflin in District championship stunner. 2021-12-16. pennlive. en.