Mike Humpal Explained

Mike Humpal
Number:55
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:17 February 1985
Birth Place:New Hampton, Iowa, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:244
High School:New Hampton (IA)
College:Iowa
Draftyear:2008
Draftround:6
Draftpick:188
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Pfr:HumpMi99

Michael Humpal (born February 17, 1985) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.[1] He was part of the Steelers' victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. He played college football at Iowa.

Early life

Humpal was born in New Hampton, Iowa to Reggie and Nancy Humpal. He attended New Hampton High School, where he was an Elite-Team All-State player in football, 2-time state wrestling champion and 2-time state runner-up 110 meter high hurdler and 5th place state discus thrower in track and field.[2]

College career

He recorded 49 tackles in 2006 as a junior, and had a breakout senior season (2007) recording 123 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, and 3 interceptions.

Professional career

Humpal was injured when the Steelers cut him, and no teams signed him, he was once again picked up by the Steelers and placed on Injured reserve.[3] He played college football at Iowa.

On February 26, 2009, Humpal was released by the Steelers.

Post-football career

As a second career after football, he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic and currently practices as Michael J Humpal, DC in North Liberty, IA at Humpal Chiropractic.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2008 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-12 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: Sullivan. Jim. Oelwein's high-flying offense downs No. 7 New Hampton. September 8, 2014. Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. November 7, 2002.
  3. News: Ed. Bouchette. Humpal is back. Ed Bouchette on the Steelers: Team likely to rue offseason. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 2008-09-07. 2008-09-07.
  4. (October 2017) Humpal Chiropractic, LLC