TCU Horned Frogs#11 · LB Michael Short
74 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 235 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC
Michael Short is a LB (#11) for TCU, from Charlotte, NC. In the 2026 season he has 17 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 8
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 7
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 7
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 8
Coverage 7
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 7
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 13
Frame 14
Experience 17
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2026 season
17
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Michael Short career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TCU | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | VT | 5 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | UNC | 9 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 18 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
17
7
7
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at UCF | L 13-21 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Arkansas State | W 31-7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Grambling | W 63-7 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs North Carolina | L 10-15 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowTCU LB: #11
- ClassSenior
- HometownCharlotte, NC
Michael Short: TCU LB profile and stats
Michael Short is a LB (#11) for TCU, from Charlotte, NC. This profile tracks Michael Short's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the TCU roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where TCU sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Michael Short in the news
All newsRecapTCU beat Arkansas State 31-7 (Week 3, 2026)TCU beat Arkansas State 31-7 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Now TCU is 2-1, and Arkansas State is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapTCU beat Grambling 63-7 (Week 2, 2026)TCU beat Grambling 63-7 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Now TCU is 1-1, and Grambling is 2-1.2026-09-12RecapNorth Carolina beat TCU 15-10 (Week 1, 2026)North Carolina beat TCU 15-10 at Aviva Stadium, a neutral site. Now North Carolina is 1-0, and TCU is 0-1.2026-08-29
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Michael Short play for?
Michael Short plays for TCU, wearing #11 at LB.
What position does Michael Short play?
Michael Short is a LB for TCU.
How tall is Michael Short?
Michael Short is 6-3 and weighs 235 lb.
What year is Michael Short in?
Michael Short is listed as a senior on the TCU roster.
Where is Michael Short from?
Michael Short is from Charlotte, NC.
How many tackles does Michael Short have?
Michael Short has 17 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.