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Michael Sewell, Jr.

Position

Safety

Height

6-1

Weight

193 lbs.

Class

Jr.

Hometown

Palmdale, Calif.

Previous School

L.A. Valley College/Highland HS

New Mexico: Junior college transfer who can play any defensive back position.
 
2017 (Junior Season): Played in six games during the season … recorded 11 tackles … recorded a career-high four tackles against Wyoming … had three tackles against Tulsa, including a touchdown-saving tackle in the third quarter that kept UNM in the lead … had two tackles against Abilene Christian and Air Force.
 
Junior College: Lettered at L.A. Valley College for coach Robert Tucker … recorded 28 tackles in 2016 with 20 solos … named Conference Defensive Player of the Year and was First Team All-State … named First Team All-Conference and team captain for a team that went 11-0 … named All-American by California junior college coaches … named First Team All-Conference as a junior as well … had four passes broken up and four interceptions … scored two touchdowns, one on an interception and one on a blocked punt return … chose the Lobos over Cal, Fresno State, South Alabama, Arkansas State and North Texas.
 
High School: Lettered at Highland for coach Troy Jackson … recorded at least 118 tackles in his varsity career, including two fumble recoveries … also played offense, scoring four touchdowns … named team captain as a senior.
 
Personal: Full name is Michael Rendy Sewell, Jr. … his parents are Michael Sewell and Demetris Pierson … has a brother Devonte, and a sister, Myla … his birthday is September 7, 1996 … majoring in liberal arts.