Michal Menet
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Menet with Penn State in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-08) August 8, 1997
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
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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 life and background

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]

High school career

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]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
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 
Recruiting 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
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanBench 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 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 Atlanta 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.
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