Michael Short

#11· TCU ·LB ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Charlotte, N.C.

6'3"Height 235 lbWeight

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Frogs O' War Jan 5, 2026
Football: Virginia Tech LB transfer Michael Short commits to TCU - Frogs O' War
247Sports Mar 16, 2022
Michael Short, TCU Horned Frogs, Linebacker - 247Sports

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Michael Short #11

TCU · LB · Sr · 2027 Draft · Charlotte, N.C. · Mallard Creek

6-3 · 235 lbs

4.6

UDFA

Floor 4.3 · Ceiling 4.8

#2412 overall · #302 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (Virginia Tech / North Carolina transfer) — 22 tk, 1 sacks (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big 12 draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.

Ceiling · 4.8

Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Big 12 draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 4.3

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1365 · Pos #115 · State #34

Path: North Carolina → Virginia Tech → TCU

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks	PD
2025	Virginia Tech	—	22	7	1	1
2024	North Carolina	—	23	17	—	—