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Mike McAllister
No. 54 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-12) June 12, 1998 (age 26)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Woodland Hills (PA)
College:Youngstown State (2017–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael McAllister (born June 12, 1998) is an American professional football center for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Youngstown State.

Early life and high school

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McAllister grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended Woodland Hills Junior / Senior High School. In addition to playing high school football, he also became a firefighter in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania starting at the age of 16. He would commit to play college football at Youngstown State University.[1]

College career

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McAllister was redshirted during his true freshman season in 2017. During the 2018 season, he played in one game against Valparaiso. During the 2019 season, he played in all 12 games as a reserve offensive lineman and a member of the special teams. During the 2020-21 season, he played in and started all seven games at center. During the 2021 season, he played in and started all 10 games while being in the starting lineup at center for every game. During the 2022 season, he played in and started all 11 games and was graded as one of the top lineman on the team, playing every snap in seven of the games this season.[2] He finished the season with 1,588 rushing yards and was named on the second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference.[3]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+58 in
(1.90 m)
305 lb
(138 kg)
31+12 in
(0.80 m)
9+58 in
(0.24 m)
5.10 s 1.78 s 2.85 s 4.63 s 7.64 s 29.5 in
(0.75 m)
8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)
24 reps
All values from Pro Day[4]

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, McAllister would sign with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent.[5][6] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[7][8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.[9]

McAllister was waived by the Rams on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.[10]

References

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  1. ^ DaSilva, Cameron (May 10, 2023). "Rams rookie Mike McAllister is going from volunteer firefighter to NFL player". Rams Wire. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Whetzel, Joel (August 25, 2022). "Penguin offense runs deep". The Salem News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "McLaughlin, Oliver Named First-Team All-MVFC; Eight Guins Honored". ysusports.com. November 28, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Mike McAllister College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Jackson, Stu. "Rams agree to terms with 25 undrafted free agents". Los Angeles Rams. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  6. ^ DeSilva, Cameron (April 29, 2023). "Rams 2023 undrafted free agent tracker: 21 players signed so far". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  7. ^ Jackson, Stu (August 29, 2023). "Rams waive 36 players ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline". TheRams.com.
  8. ^ Jackson, Stu (August 31, 2023). "Rams sign 16 players to initial practice squad for 2023 season". TheRams.com.
  9. ^ Jackson, Stu (January 15, 2024). "Rams sign 10 players to Reserve/Future contracts". TheRams.com.
  10. ^ Jackson, Stu (August 28, 2024). "Rams sign 17 players to initial practice squad for 2024 season". TheRams.com.
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