Michal Menet

Michal Menet
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Menet with Penn State in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-08) August 8, 1997 (age 27)
Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:301 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school:Exeter (Reading, Pennsylvania)
College:Penn State (2016–2020)
Position:Center
NFL draft:2021 / round: 7 / pick: 247
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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 recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Michal Menet
OT 		Reading, Pennsylvania Exeter Township Senior High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 283 lb (128 kg) May 29, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 1 (OG)   Rivals: 5 (OG), 3 (Pennsylvania)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

College career

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

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in
(1.93 m) 		301 lb
(137 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 26 reps
All values from Pro Day[12][13]

Arizona Cardinals

Menet was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round (247th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft on May 1, 2021.[14] Menet officially signed with the Cardinals on May 20, 2021, with the contract details initially being undisclosed.[15] He was waived on August 30, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[16][17] He was released on September 7.[18] He re-signed with their practice squad on September 29.[19] Menet was released on October 5.[20]

Green Bay Packers

On December 15, 2021, Menet was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[21]

On January 25, 2022, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers.[22] He was waived on August 30.[23] On December 13, 2022, Menet was signed to the practice squad.[24]

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.[25] He was released from his contract on August 3, 2023.[26]

Atlanta Falcons

On August 3, 2023, Menet was signed by the Falcons.[27] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[28]

Personal life

Menet has a younger brother, Joey Schlaffer, who committed to play football at Penn State in October 2021.[29] Schlaffer helped lead Exeter to its first ever PIAA District III Championship in November 2021.[30]

References

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