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.
Sr.2018-19
Safety
6-1 / 201 lbs