Michael Novitsky (born December 17, 1999) is an American professional football center or the Dallas Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Buffalo Bulls and Kansas Jayhawks and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Mike Novitsky
No. 60  Dallas Renegades
PositionCenter
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1999-12-17) December 17, 1999 (age 26)
Victor, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High schoolVictor Senior
College
NFL draft2024: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights

College career

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Novitsky played college football at Buffalo.[1] He then transferred to Kansas.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+58 in
(1.92 m)
309 lb
(140 kg)
32+12 in
(0.83 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
5.35 s1.88 s3.07 s4.91 s8.07 s25.0 in
(0.64 m)
8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)
23 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

Seattle Seahawks

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After going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft, on May 3, 2024, Novitsky signed a three-year, $2.8325 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks.[4][5] He was waived on August 5.[6] Novitksy was signed to the Seahawks practice squad again on December 3.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.[8]

On April 29, 2025, Novitsky was waived by the Seahawks.[9]

Dallas Renegades

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On January 13, 2026, Novitsky was selected by the Dallas Renegades in the 2026 UFL Draft.[10]

References

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  1. "Mike Novitsky - 2020 - Football". UBBulls.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  2. "Mike Novitsky - 2023 - Football". KUAthletics.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  3. "Mike Novitsky College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  4. "Seahawks Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  5. "Mike Novitsky Contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  6. Boyle, John (August 5, 2024). "Seahawks Sign LB Blake Lynch". Seahawks.com.
  7. Boyle, John. "Seahawks Sign DT Quinton Bohanna & C Mike Novitsky To Practice Squad". seahawks.com. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  8. Boyle, John (January 6, 2025). "Seahawks Sign 11 To Reserve/Future Contracts". Seahawks.com.
  9. Boyle, John. "Seahawks Waive Four Players Following 2025 NFL Draft". seahawks.com. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  10. "Day One of the 2026 UFL Draft Delivers Immediate Impact and Familiar Faces". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
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