Michael Oher

Michael Oher

Michael Jerome Oher is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi for the Ole Miss Rebels. His life through his final year of high school and first year of college is one of the subjects of Michael Lewis's 2006 book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game and the subject of the critically acclaimed Academy Award winning 2009 film The Blind Side. Born Michael Jerome Williams, Jr., in Memphis, Tennessee, he was one...
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quick facts
Birthdate:May 28, 1986
Birthplace:Memphis, Tennessee
Age:25
Height:6' 4"
Weight:313 lbs.
All Positions Played:Offensive tackle, Offensive Lineman, Guard
Education:Briarcrest Christian School, University of Mississippi

Current football team for Michael Oher

Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
Venue:M&T Bank Stadium
Owned by:Steve Bisciotti
Current Coach:John Harbaugh

The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1996 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
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Books about Michael Oher

The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game
Copyright date:2006
Genre:Non-fiction

Education

University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi
Location:University
Founded:1848
Colors:Crimson, Yale Blue
Mascot:Rebel Black Bear

The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1844, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford, four branch campuses located in Booneville, Grenada, Tupelo, and Southaven as...
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NFL players from University of Mississippi
NamePositionMost recent team
Tutan Reyes Guard New York Giants
Micheal Spurlock Wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Patrick Willis Linebacker San Francisco 49ers
Trumaine McBride Defensive back Jacksonville Jaguars
Eli Manning Quarterback New York Giants
Chris Spencer Center Chicago Bears
Michael Oher Offensive tackle Baltimore Ravens
John Jerry Miami Dolphins
Jermey Parnell Dallas Cowboys
Jerrell Powe Nose tackle Kansas City Chiefs
Mike Wallace Wide receiver Pittsburgh Steelers
Dexter McCluster Return specialist Kansas City Chiefs
BenJarvus Green-Ellis Running back New England Patriots
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Hometown of Michael Oher

Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
Population:619,396

Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers. Memphis had a population of 662,897 at the 2010 census, making it the...
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Places Michael Oher has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Michael Oher
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Memphis 669,651
B Mississippi 2,978,512
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where was Michael Oher born?
  • A:
    Michael Oher was born in Memphis.
  • Q:
    What is Michael Oher's ethnicity?
  • A:
    Michael Oher is of African American heritage.
  • Q:
    How tall is Michael Oher?
  • A:
    He is 6 feet, 6 inches tall.
  • Q:
    When was Michael Oher drafted into the National Football League?
  • A:
    He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens as the number 23 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.
  • Q:
    Who is Michael Oher related to?
  • A:
    Michael Oher's siblings are Sean Tuohy Jr. and Collins Tuohy.
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