The University of Akron Athletics
2017 Akron Football Roster

Jersey Number 11
Michael Kish
- Position:
- DE
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 240
- Hometown:
- Pittsburgh, Pa.
- High School:
- Brentwood HS
As a Senior (2017): Played in 10 games … also saw action on the punt unit … finished with five tackles, including three solo stops and a TFL … made a solo stop at Bowling Green … had four tackles, including a TFL for a loss of three yards, in the win over Arkansas Pine Bluff … wore jersey #11 this season after wearing #83 for three seasons … lettered … moved to defensive end during 2017 spring drills.
As a Junior (2016): Played in 10 games at tight end … also saw action on the field goal unit … lettered.
As a Sophomore (2015): Played in one game … made collegiate debut in the shutout victory of Kent State.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action.
As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.
High School: Competed as a defensive end and tight end at Brentwood HS ... as a senior had eight catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans ... as a junior posted 11 receptions for 151 yards and two TDs ... also played basketball for Brentwood.
Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1995 … son of Dan and Carly Lavelle … siblings are Cody, Madison, and Chase … earned bachelor’s degree in exercise science in December 2017.
As a Junior (2016): Played in 10 games at tight end … also saw action on the field goal unit … lettered.
As a Sophomore (2015): Played in one game … made collegiate debut in the shutout victory of Kent State.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Did not see game action.
As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.
High School: Competed as a defensive end and tight end at Brentwood HS ... as a senior had eight catches for 150 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans ... as a junior posted 11 receptions for 151 yards and two TDs ... also played basketball for Brentwood.
Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1995 … son of Dan and Carly Lavelle … siblings are Cody, Madison, and Chase … earned bachelor’s degree in exercise science in December 2017.
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