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2023 Football Roster

9 Michael Pope Jr.

  • Position Defensive Line
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 255
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Del City, Okla.
  • Highschool Del City

Biography

Senior defensive lineman that is a strong pass rusher and good tackler that creates problems up front ... Has maintained a key role on the front lines for the Bronchos ... Knows where to be and doesn't get beat ... Transferred to Central from Independence (Kan.).

2022: Played in 10 games for the Bronchos after missing Week 1 ... Made 10 tackles, including three solo stop and seven assisted tackles ... Had a half-tackle behind the line of scrimmage ... Credited with one QB hurry ... Had a season-high four tackles in Week 4 win over No. 2 ranked Northwest Missouri. 

2021: Played in 9 of 11 games for the Bronchos in first season (second year) with the team ... Made 10 tackles, including seven solo stops ... Had four tackles behind the line of scrimmage for a combined loss of 12 yards ... Made one sack on the year for a loss of two yards.

2020: Gained a year of experience through practice as UCO did not compete due to the pandemic.

JUCO: Racked up 19 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, for Independence in 2019.

High School: Prep standout at Del City High School.

Personal: General Studies major ... Birthdate is Nov. 1, 1999.

Statistics

Season:
2023

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 94

    2020Sophomore

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 250 lbs
    94
  • 9

    2021Sophomore

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 255 lbs
    9
  • 9

    2022Junior

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 255 lbs
    9
  • 9

    2023Senior

    Defensive Line
    6'1" 255 lbs
    9
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