16 Facts About Michael Divinity

Michael Divinity transferred to John Ehret High School prior to his sophomore year and switched to defense.

Michael Divinity helped the team to their first state championship game appearance in 30 years as a senior.

Michael Divinity earned All-America honors as a junior and a senior.

Michael Divinity was considered to be a five-star prospect that was ranked the nation's No 6 outside linebacker and the No 64 prospect overall by 247Sports.

Michael Divinity played as a true freshman in 2016 and made his first start in 2017 against Notre Dame in the Citrus Bowl.

Michael Divinity posted a career-high 10 tackles and a sack in the big win at Texas early in his senior year.

However, Michael Divinity served a two-game suspension, missed a game with an injury, and then had a six-game suspension for another violation of team and university rules regarding marijuana use.

Michael Divinity was cleared to play in the National Championship Game.

Michael Divinity tied for second to last at linebacker with 14 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Michael Divinity ran a 4.85 40-yard dash that was the fourth slowest for a linebacker, and his 31-inch vertical and 9-foot, 7-inch broad jump were tied for the fourth worst at the combine.

On October 7,2020, Michael Divinity was signed by the Seattle Seahawks to their practice squad.

Michael Divinity signed with the BC Lions of the CFL on June 10,2021.

Michael Divinity dressed in four games, starting one, for the Lions during the 2021 season.

Michael Divinity was listed as a defensive end during his time with the Lions.

Michael Divinity is the oldest of four children of Leslie Gilmore and Michael Divinity Sr.

Michael Divinity's mother is a teacher's assistant and his father is a produce manager at a Winn-Dixie.