NFL Draft Profile: Michael Ayers, Linebacker Ashland Eagles
Michael Ayers
Ashland Eagles
#5
Pos: LB
Ht: 6010
Wt: 210
Hand: 938
Arm: 3268
Wing: 8168
40: 4.56
Hometown: Columbus, OH
High School: Walnut Ridge
Eligibility: 2023
Background:
Originally from Columbus, Ohio. Attended Walnut Ridge High School. Played at Ashland University. Decided to redshirt his first year. As a redshirt freshman, played in ten games, totaling twenty three tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble. During his redshirt sophomore season, he played in all eleven games, totaling twenty seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and one interception. He didn’t see any game action during 2020 because the season was canceled due to the pandemic. As a junior, he played in ten games, totaling 100 tackles, which ranked highest on the team, twelve tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. During his senior season, he played in twelve games, totaling eighty one tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception. Declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.
