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My Take
Mike Vrabel is one of those figures who's earned respect on both sides of the sideline, which I always find compelling. As a linebacker he gave the NFL fourteen seasons, most memorably with the New England Patriots, where he was the kind of versatile, cerebral player coaches build around. So it makes sense he became a coach himself, leading the Tennessee Titans from 2018 to 2023 and then returning to New England as head coach. The Ohio State product, born in Akron in 1975, reads to me as a true football lifer. There's something fitting about him circling back to the franchise that shaped him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mike Vrabel
- Name (Japanese)
- マイク・ブレイベル
- Reading
- まいく・ぶれいべる
- Born
- August 14, 1975 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Akron, Ohio, United States
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- American football player / American football coach
2. Background
- High school
- Walsh Jesuit High School
- University
- Ohio State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mike Vrabel born?
Born August 14, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Mike Vrabel from?
Mike Vrabel is from Akron, Ohio, United States.
What does Mike Vrabel do?
Mike Vrabel works as American football player, American football coach.
How tall is Mike Vrabel?
Mike Vrabel is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.