Mitch Morse, '10
Currently a center for the NFL's Buffalo Bills, Mitch Morse proudly represents the class of 2010 at St. Michael's. During his time in athletics at St. Michael's, he participated in football, basketball and track and field.
As a freshman playing football for the Crusaders, he trained for the quarterback position, but after a summer growth spurt quickly moved to the offensive line and defensive tackle for his remaining three years. His honors while playing football for the Crusaders included First-Team All-State and consecutive First-Team All-District and Academic All-State honors. At a ceremony in the spring of 2015, Mitch's #75 jersey was retired and still hangs on display in the Carter Athletic Center.
Mitch was recruited to play football for several colleges and universities including TCU, Kansas, Stanford and Vanderbilt but ultimately landed on the University of Missouri where he would play until being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round, 49th overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft.
On March 13, 2019, Morse signed a four-year $44.5 million contract with the Buffalo Bills, making him the highest-paid center in the league at the time. Mitch did not only spend his time at St. Michael's playing sports.
He still recounts fond memories of his time spent in the drama club and represents what all students here enjoy - the choice to find themselves among many different opportunities offered.
"I was a completely different kid getting into St. Mike's. I was shy, timid, and St. Mike's gave me the opportunity to grow as a person, not only in my faith, but socially and athletically."